Overall I did enjoy the play and as a person who rarely
watches plays or live performances of this kind I would say that it conveyed
its message effectively. The use of the “unadulterated” words also complimented
on the overall flow and delivery of the play. Through such method I was able to
enjoy it more and it sounded more realistic since it really reflects what
happens in the life of an individual. The overall mood of the play will probably
change if a different method of delivery was done and most likely I would enjoy
it less. I was quite amazed also at how they used the small stage they had. I
did not really expect that they would be able to utilize the small space they
had, I had this thought in my mind that they might have a problem with the
limited amount of space that they have to perform. Good thing that I was wrong
and I (as someone who watched the play)
did not really notice any difficulty when the artists performed for the
play.
Something notable on the play is the use of flash backs and
past events, usually the use of such “technique” ends up to cheesy or cringe
worthy and only a few (I only watched a few plays so maybe it’s not really that
few) can pull it off properly. It’s a good thing that when the actors executed
the flash back part, it was smoothly transitioned to what was happening in the
present. An example for this is when the two sons invited their father to
dinner at a restaurant. One of his sons caught his father cheating on their
mother. By using of the flash backs, it was able to shed light on why the
father acts such way and why the sons also act quite rebellious (towards the
father). As for the music, I did not
really feel its presence in the play (well there was no dominant music anyway) which
can be both good and bad. Good in a way that I am able to focus more on the
actors and delve more in the story though if any appropriate music was used
then it could have helped amplify the mood and the play itself. It could have
even helped lighten the mood since I think that it was too “heavy” at some
parts. As for the actors, I don’t have anything negative to say to them since I
was really convinced by their acting and I believe that they said their lines
very well and they were able to convey the intended emotion.
It's worth another watch if I am given the chance.
(My ticket and a magazine about the play)
(Poster of the play)
(A view of the set)
