Along with looking like an arena stage, to me it also looked like a combination of a thrust stage and a proscenium stage. I liked that the stage was in a shape of an octagon. It was nice because the actors were acting from all different angles of the stage, and did it well. To me, most of the scenes during the second act seemed intimate when the lights were dimmed and the lights were only on the actors on stage. And I quite enjoyed that, especially from where I was sitting.
I liked the moss on the ground just skirting the stage and the use it made for the character Andrey for example, when he was strolling around with the baby cart towards the end of the play. I liked the use of the background as well. For example, when Irina and the Baron would be on the platform, Masha would be walking aimlessly in the background. I liked how they had her character do that, it had us wondering what she was doing without trailing so much from the actors who were currently talking on stage.
I also enjoyed the scene changes because it showed that time was passing, like seasons. It was clever and fit well with the setting and plot of the play. You also saw the personality of some of the characters changed too. Like Natasha for example. She definitely changed! The scene changes to me, also felt intimate with the audience.
I really enjoyed this play more so than I thought. I definitely didn’t know what to expect. I loved the background the most. I think I was starring at that most of the time instead of watching the actors.. ;)
Sam
6 comments:
I liked your post Sam For I to liked the stage. I however in a bad seat seemed to be looking at the back of the show the whole time. I do feel that the director did a good job of trying to have the actors act to each part of the stage, but there is simply only a front when you have scenery like the woods showing direction of the show.
Very nice job on your post, I liked it.
I loved the trees that were three dimensional, but the ones farther back were so clearly 2D that I had to divert attention from them. A pity because the woods atmosphere that the show went for was definately cemented in by those trees. And I really found the octagon an interesting choice as sar as construction goes simply because it is so rare. It is just something you don't see very often and it created a unique feel for the show.
I loved the stage! I thought it was really interesting in how they combined everything into one. the one thing though that it did take away from was the cramping of the seating made it difficult at times to connect to the audience. your post is really good :D nice job sam :D
The stage was AWESOME! for sure. i loved the octagon stage and how much depth there was in the trees and back area. i loved how they used it all with blocking too! very artistic
The scenary is about the only thing I could agree with people about this play. I thought they did a really good job with the trees and setting the mood with the lighting. Thats about it.
I forgot the moss! It definitely added something to the whole feel. The entire thing seemed to be a cross between inside and outside all in one. They didn't need to change much from one scene to the next. It was all very nice.
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