Because I am in the play, my perspective on it is a lot different than those that saw the play. I was able to see everything that happened behind the curtains and was also part of the creation process. The play in general, I think was very good. I didn't expect that people where going to find it so funny, maybe this is because I have been watching it for the past 3 months, so the jokes weren't funny for me anymore. But people really found it very enjoyable and I felt really good about it. I was Sophia in the play, and I don't know why I really don't really become my character until I am in stage presenting to an audience, and I really did the best that I could. At first, I didn't think that my character was that funny, but when I was in stage, I found out there were different ways I could say some of my lines or different gestures I could do that made Sophia funny, and I didn't realize this until the opening night.
Moreover, something I really didn't like about this play was that the characters weren't realistic at all. Everything was too fake for my taste, the personalities, the moments, I don't know. Some people enjoy this type of plays because they take you to another world, but I really prefer the realistic plays. However, I did realize that our characters represent real people that do exist, the only difference is that we exaggerate their personalities and gestures to be funny, which I thought was quite intelligent and interesting, however, I don't think this type of plays go with peruvian society.
Peruvians have a different sense of humor, which goes deeper than jokes that are funny a minute, but don't really stay with you. We tend to over analyze everything we see and do, and this does affect what they feel about the play because this types of play don't really go with our society. However, I do feel that the play was enjoyed by everyone in general and they found it funny at moments.
I also think that the clothes helped bring the humor to the play and it was over the top which went well the all the characters over the top personalities.
The stage was also very well done. People were able to understand the different spaces inside the actual stage. Mr. Zubritsky's house, with the town and Slovitch's store. Everything was very colorful which went well with the tone of the play.
Furthermore, something I didn't like about this play is that it wasn't profound at all. It was just a play that was made for people to have fun for an hour and a half, but it wasn't really memorable and profound; it didn't really teach you anything or create a big impact on you. But it was a new experience for me acting in a comedy because I'm not really good at it, but still I did have a lot of fun and I don't regret it. I learned so much about the art of comedy and it is actually very difficult. People think that comedy is the most easy part of drama, however, I do believe that it's much more difficult to make an audience laugh than to make an audience cry.
Finally, I had a lot of fun in this play and I really enjoyed every one the actors that were chosen. We had a lot of fun together and we supported each other in everything that we needed. David asked me for help in one scene and I would help him with Andrea, then I wanted advise on something and they would help me. Everybody was very unselfish and really was there to support you which I liked. It was a great experience.
Excellent reflection Fiorella.
ResponderEliminarA few things:
In some ways, you're right. The depth isn't there in the same way that you find "depth" in a tragedy or "realistic" play. But in other ways, this play asks some serious questions, especially regarding the nature of stupidity and, for that matter, happiness! Who was more foolish, the man trying to "educate, not interest" people, or the people who asked the questions worth asking, like "what were you like as a little boy?" or "aren't questions beautiful enough?"
Profound in their simplicity, I'd say.
Regarding Peruvian culture, you could be right, but I wonder, some of the people who liked it the most were Peruvian....why is that do you think? could we have done more to make the play more "peruvian friendly"?
Regarding your character, I think you were much stronger in your role during the actual performance nights, which was very good. A relief! However, the fact that you resisted my efforts to help you mold your character before the show, telling me you weren't good at it, the show wasn't good, you didn't like comedy, missing rehearsals, etc etc, really hindered your ability to be as good as you could have been during the show, and it frustrated your fellow cast members on more than one occasion. Your character is very funny, and would you have allowed yourself to be coached along the way, you would have found the experience much richer.
For the future, should you choose to be in a show, let me encourage you to think deeply about your commitment, and your trust of the director and fellow cast members. If you resist his/her efforts along the process, then it's not really worth it in the end, is it? I know you love acting, and you have the talent to be good, but you must allow yourself to be coached, or your future efforts will be very discouraging.
That said, I am so glad the process went well over all, I'm so glad the cast got along well, and I'm so glad that, at least for now, it's over! :) I am not upset with you at all, and I hope that we can have a stronger student/teacher relationship now that this experience is over. See you in class.