Broadway theatre

unique design. The Globe, built in a spherical shape, had 20 sides and three levels of seating. Furthermore, many backstage rooms were built for the theater along with trapdoors on the stage and balcony. Built in 1599, the theatre used wood from the remains of an earlier theatre in the same location. Because of its creative design and efficiency, the playhouse has inspired many replicas around…

In Livermore High School’s rendition of “The 39 Steps,” originally an Alfred Hitchcock movie turned theatrical production in 2005, the lively actors successfully bring to life a comedic twist on the classic Hitchcock style. “The 39 Steps” is riddled with clever references to famous Hitchcock films, making the rendition very playful. The theatrical play of “The 39 Steps” differs mostly from the movie because, unlike every Hitchcock film, it does not take itself seriously. The play is meant to be…

In November of 2016, I saw the play All in the Timing put on by the Wachusett Theatre Company.The play is comprised of a series of short skits, none having to do with next one. Some skits having to do with different time streams, washing machines, or monkeys, the play was very entertaining. The problem with plays that don’t have a cohesive plot is the transition from one skit to the next. But with the organization of the skits and well timed blackouts the transitions were seamless. One thing I…

Americans take personal interest in performing arts, whether it be in film or live theatre. Despite this, a rift had formed with some critics of theatre expressing their concern for the shift in demand toward cinema. This raises an issue in examining the difference between the audience’s personal experiences amongst film and live productions. The most prominent groups noted this issue include actors in film and theatre, playwrights and directors, critics, and the American audience. Three main…

On the evening of Wednesday November 9th, I attended a performance of The Antigone Project: A Play in 5 Parts by the University of West Georgia Theater Company in the Black Box at the Townsend Center for the Performing Arts. Idealized from Sophocles’ original play Antigone, this production had some gut-wrenching moments, as well as moments that left me as an audience member befuddled. One major aspect that caused confusion was deciphering each new scene. Other than a few props, the scenery for…

were many Puerto Rican immigrants coming to the states in seek of a refuge. In this play there are two sides named the Jets and the Sharks. These two sides represent the Americans and Puerto Ricans during this time. I saw this play with my family on Broadway in 2009 and enjoyed this play. West Side Story is not only filled with action and romance but is also full of intricate music that takes more than one listen to really understand. The tension between the Jets and the Sharks kept me on my…

The play, Den of Thieves, written by Stephen Adly Guirgis and directed by Rodney Lloyd Scott, was performed at East Los Angeles Community College. Den of Thieves was about Maggie, one of the main characters, who was a shoplifter and wanted to change her world through the help of her sponsor, Paul. During the process of quitting her shoplifter life, Maggie and Paul were convinced by Flaco, the drug dealing-boyfriend of Maggie, to join him and his girlfriend, Boochie, to steal 750,000 dollars in…

There is a belief that the art of live theatre is no longer relevant. However, after being exposed to the fundamentals of theatre over the course of the semester, it is clear that theatre plays a vast role in today’s society. It is an art form that is unique and unlike any other form of art. In fact, theatre is not just an art form, it is a form of expression, culture, and history. Each play addresses issues and problems people face and connects with the audience in a way that books, artwork,…

The scenes from the play A street Car Named Desire put on by the seniors had good and bad qualities and the actors slightly committed to their characters but not fully. The scenes were choppy and a little too frequent, I understand Anna Carson’s approach but the scenes could have flowed more smoothly. The scene changes were noisy and a little chaotic, having the actors move and change the scene in the set change lights would have made it easier for the actors and the scene change would have been…

Drama is a term used in literature that can catch some people’s eyes. “A drama is a composition in verse or prose presenting a story in pantomime or dialogue, containing conflict of characters, particularly the ones who perform in front of audience on the stage” ("Drama - Examples and Definition of Drama”). It is a performance based fictional illustration. Drama is a type of illustration that can depict a play in theaters or on televisions. It is based on action. The action is what draws the…