Wow, what a show! I never imagined watching something live and being that incredible. I didn't get to take much notes do to not being able to see my pad and not wanting to miss anything. However, three things stood out in the design elements for me. The first is the big screen. The stage itself looked like a big screen t.v. but the screen at the back of the stage were also t.v. screens. Right from the beginning the scenes on the big screen got my attention and set in motion a series of events. However, the only thing that I didn't like is when the scenes would take more than one block, the borders would be in the way. Other than that, I loved how the screens were used to help in the guidance of the show.
The second thing that I noticed was the clothes. During the 1960's and 1970's the attire looked exactly the same as what was being worn. The button up sweater that the president wore and the military officers cloths that were as plain as in there day. But the one thing that really got my attention were the pants that Frost was waring! They were tight, high in the waste with no need for a belt. All of these factors gave truth the the time period for me.
The third and final thing that I noticed was the props! For me, I feel if they don't match the time period, then I don't feel the connection, however, they did a great job of showing the time line with the props. The first was the phone, no it wasn't a cell phone! It was one of those heavy phones that had a cord connected to it in which you had to have 500 ft. so that you could travel from room to room. Another prop that I liked was the yellow chairs. These were a prime example of what the furniture during 1970's, I could almost bet that they didn't have to pay for those chairs!
I really did enjoy this play. I thought I was going to be bored with this play, and couldn't wait for it to start and finish so that I could go home! I was truly shocked and glad that I didn't miss this one.
By: Brad Goolsby
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I really appreciate the incorporation of the big screen. I think it made the play very enjoyable.
The big screen is something I have never seen before, the reality of the time pieces interviews mixed in with the production kept my eyes focused onto the stage. I agree with the clothing that it was entirely believable, and I think they portrayed each character well. Nice blog.
~Nici~
i to think the rear projection screen was one of the best elements of the show it was simply amazing how they made it correspond to every scene
The one thing i found really distrascting about the screnes was it was on like a two second delay making it like a bad Japanese movie with words not matching the lips :] I'm sure that this could not have been avaoided, but i spent the whole scene paying attention to that
I also agree the screens were very effective in setting the time frame. It kept showing people and news stories that were taking place at the time of story. It really helped set the mood. Nancy
I agreed with everything you said! The props were very 70's, and it was so necessary. Great Blog! :)
I loved the use of the screens, from the news footage at the beginning to the live interview feed towards the end. And I liked how, as Frost was narrowing in on Nixon, the number of screens declined, until it was one big picture of Nixon admitting all that he had done. Brilliance!
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