Wow. What to say about Frost/Nixon. Actually I have a lot to say. So bear with me :)
The entire play exceeded all my expectations. From the opening "credits" of the music and clips of different things, to the very last scene where they are dancing. As I sat there before the play started I was reading the program about all the different actors and actresses. I was very surprised to read that the actor playing Richard Nixon had a very impressive resumee, so to speak, as did the rest of the cast. This only made me more anxious to start the play.
The first thing I noticed was the incredible chemistry between the cast. Each and every character WAS that character. By the middle of the play, I was thouroghly convinced that Bill Christ was Richard Nixon. They interacted with eachother in a way that it made me believe thats how Richard Nixon and David Frost really interacted.
Another thing I loved, was how each character rode the laughter wave. They didnt cut us off, but they also picked up perfectly after each laugh. I know from experience its very hard to say your next line after the audience laughs, because you dont want to cut them off, but you dont want that awkward pause. Each character did that beautifully.
This may sound very common and unnoticeable, and it ties into what I was previously talking about, but the all the actors looked very comfortable on stage. I didnt feel like anyone was shocked, or ever broke character. They truely belong on stage, and it showed.
Overall, I would go see that play over and over. I loved the humor, the plot, and especially the actors. It truely was a night I will never forget, and I wish I could take everyone I know to go see that play. It really opened up my eyes to Richard Nixon, and the era of which he presided. The acting was phenomenal.
By: Alex Ashton :)
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Yes, I felt that the actors were perfectly synchronized with the audience in regards to knowing when to start up their lines again. It gives you a really good idea of the experience and abilities of each actor.
The show was a lot better than what I was expecting too. I was thinking that it was going to be a long boring play all about politics, which I really don't understand a lot of. But it wasn't hard to understand at all and it was very entertaining, even heartwarming. The man who played Nixon was definitely amazing, I agree.
Heather Harlan
First I liked to echo Heather and agree that the man who played Nixon was amazing. I also agree with you about the chemistry of the cast. I'm surpised to admit that I loved the music, costumes, the acting; I'm suprised to admit that I actually enjoyed this political play!
I agree with you. I had actually written a note about that during the show. The chemistry was amazing and I totally understand what you mean about being on the stage. They weren't full of unnecessary movement and they didn't have gestures that were themselves, as actors, not as their characters' gestures.
David Frost was witty and interesting. I have to agree with you, the chemistry between all the actors was incredible.
One of the things that impressed me with Nixon is that while he didn't look exactly like our former president, he really did become that role. His voice and his demeanor were able to fill in those blanks that my eyes weren't giving me.
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