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AAKennard
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Think it is great they are are venturing into challenging territory to bring quality theatre to the stage. Having knowledge of "Frogs" it is difficult to fully comprehend what is happening at times and fully pulling through the Greek references of the show. The script is challenging but I know the most challenging experiences can also be the most rewarding at times. I do think the play has many very relevant themes addressed in the play. Each of these themes has there particular merit and I believe that a production must pick just a few of these themes to dive into. To taken on all of the themes of one show I feel could be overwhelming and confusing to an audience.
This article ties in perfectly with our Foundations of Drama curriculum. In that class we have been learning about Greek plays, and my dramaturgical group was selected to cover the Greek period for our final project. We just so happened to chose "The Frogs" as our focus piece, so getting to read this article about a present-day production of it is very helpful. i love that the director is having their production of this play relate to the political fervor that is sweeping the country as the presidential election day draws near. I would love to see how the actors manage the musical-like rhythm and chorus of "The Frogs" and how well it relates to current events. It is a hilarious play, and I hope this interpretation does it justice.
2 comments:
Think it is great they are are venturing into challenging territory to bring quality theatre to the stage. Having knowledge of "Frogs" it is difficult to fully comprehend what is happening at times and fully pulling through the Greek references of the show. The script is challenging but I know the most challenging experiences can also be the most rewarding at times. I do think the play has many very relevant themes addressed in the play. Each of these themes has there particular merit and I believe that a production must pick just a few of these themes to dive into. To taken on all of the themes of one show I feel could be overwhelming and confusing to an audience.
This article ties in perfectly with our Foundations of Drama curriculum. In that class we have been learning about Greek plays, and my dramaturgical group was selected to cover the Greek period for our final project. We just so happened to chose "The Frogs" as our focus piece, so getting to read this article about a present-day production of it is very helpful. i love that the director is having their production of this play relate to the political fervor that is sweeping the country as the presidential election day draws near. I would love to see how the actors manage the musical-like rhythm and chorus of "The Frogs" and how well it relates to current events. It is a hilarious play, and I hope this interpretation does it justice.
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