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Kayyak ': Theme Of Symbolism In Kayak'

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“Kayak” is story that uses characters to symbolize the arrogance of people from first world countries. Like any good mother, Annie Iversion is incredibly protective of her son. Annie’s world comes crumbling down when her son, Peter Inversion, starts falling in love with Julie, a passionate environmental activist. Julie’s love for protesting and dangerous lifestyle concerns Annie as it starts changing the way she had originally planned Peter’s life. Annie is unable to understand Julie’s perspective and is worried for her son. Annie is frustrated to learn her son is planning to take biology courses because it will set him behind from graduating on time. The themes of religion, family, and climate changes are reoccurring throughout the play. …show more content…

Until the last few scenes as the great flood is happening the sky should turn dark almost black. The only sound effect needed is when the great flood happens. The sound of the rain coming down pouring and water from the lake is splashing creating waves causing the kayak to move and rock a lot. In the campus dorm scenes where Peter and Annie meet Julie should be filled with other college students. There will be people moving in, preparing for school, meeting new friends and roommates. Since Julie is very big about spreading the news of protesting events and such, I see her near the news board a lot where she can hang up flyers. The board will be outside by the entrance of the campus where all the news and updates will be posted. The tone of the play is very realistic. The actors are portraying characters that resemble the way people behave in everyday life. There are some strong languages and mild adults themes in the …show more content…

There should be a few trees in the background to tell the audience that she is inside a forest. The line of the stage should be predominately curved lines instead of sharp angular lines. Since the majority of the play is focused on Annie in the kayak. The mass in the play should be simple and made for multipurpose. There should be one high platform in the upstage to allow Julie and Peter to stand and act to represent Annie’s flashback. It is also the dock that Julie stands when she finds Annie at the end of the play. On the platform could include a few trees on wheels to show that she is alone in the forest and not near any civilization at the moment. The trees need to be removed for the scene where all the characters are inside the dorm. The composition of the play should be centered. Peter’s kayak should be placed right in the middle of the stage with Annie sitting inside of it. The texture of the play is not really necessary. Besides the kayak there is no real prop that is needed for this play. The kayak should not be brand new, there might be a few scratches on the side of the kayak and the paddles are worn

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