Lend Me a Tenor and One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

The technical aspects of the production such as scenery, properties and costumes also played a keynote in the productions success. The scenery was fabulous it truly made the play. It was very realistic and extremely vibrant. Almost the entire play was performed in one setting, except for the railcar and dance scenes. The house, the main setting, was magnificent with painstakingly placed detail in every corner. All elements in the house matched wonderfully, for example the furniture, the photos on the wall, the telephone and even the trash can. Little bits of detail were everywhere adding to the beautification of the set, for example the lace decorations on the chairs, the etched glass above the front door and even the Christmas tree.

The scenic design in this play was extraordinary, and I could tell there was a lot of effort put into it. In this play there was a stairway towards the back of the stage. It brought in a new way for the actors to enter/exit the stage. I thought this was very creative idea that was easy to move on, and off stage if needed. There were many scenes that had the moon and the stars in the background. I loved this because it showed the audience when it was night time. I also love looking at the moon and the stars, I feel it creates a very romantic atmosphere. There were times the setting was inside a house or a pub, and then there were times that the setting was outside like the war scene, and the balcony scene. I

And the picture of you that was out front with all the casting actors, wow you looked gorgeous! Once again I was extremely impressed by the stage design. The back Catholic Church wall was such an amazing structure. The paint and texture that was used to build the wall, gave off the appearance of a real stone wall. The wall design was flawless, and the size and scale it in which it was done in is astounding! Ms. Livingstone office was also well placed; it kept a focus point to the center of the room. The decision to go with a see through glass desk and small offices chairs allow the stage space to seem larger and didn’t block or hide when the actors sat down or walked around the desk. The area with the steps that lead to Mother Ruth desk was also well crafted, but I felt it was not utilized enough. It was barley used and wasn’t sure if it was Mother Ruth office or apart of the church altar. The church pew was a nice addition as well. I was also really impressed with the lighting effects, especially from the church windows. I first thought the stained glassed windows were fixed lights that couldn’t be changed, but once Livingstone took center stage and began to speak the colors changed to a red color (I think). When that happened it felt like the world froze in place while she spoke, and resuming when the light turned back to a bright morning light. I also liked how the lights would change throughout the play to set a different mood. For example, when Ms. Livingstone was hypnotizing Agnes, she told Agnes to imagine herself being in water all of the sudden the room color was

A common feature in both plays which represented the context in which the plays were composed was the obvious pre-occupation

In both play and novel, the authors use the characters, environment, and

Using certain shapes of materials and color helped the audience understand the scenery of the play, being able to understand what time period this took place. The lighting through the play was great, being able to clearly see in detail for each scene. For example, when the Stage manager introduces the people in Grover's Corner, is was clear and easy to see what type of life style they live. Grisel Torres did an excellent job with the angles, colors, and shadows throughout the play, really emphasizing the emotion and lighting for each scene. Allison Mortimer, the costume designer, did a good job figuring out what each character should wear and allowing the audience to decide which class each character fits in society. The costumes looked like they were somewhat middle class and even looked vintage at times. I wasn't sure if they were recreated or not. Changing costumes for different scenes made it easier to understand the aspect of the scene and allowing the audience to understand what will happen.

Each element gave the stage a different feel that matched every scene , complementing each brilliantly. The only element that lacked for me was lights, although very bright ; in my opinion the reoccurring blue wasn't the best option. I feel if the lighting designer would have had more warmer colored lights against the already vibrant set pieces, it would have made the stage pop more. But one thing i did particularly fancy, were the costumes the characters wore and how they fit each character. Each character's’ costume showed the dichotomy between the personalities and tastes of each individual. For example Ilona played by Jane Krakowski was dressed in a scarlet / pinkish dress with a high slit up the left side; showing her seductive character type. Meaning when i saw Ilona on stage, I immediately knew who i was looking at . Lastly the sound effects included , like the door jingle sound or The bike bell , added to the whole idea of being inside and outside of a retail building. These effects gave the stage an outdoorsy feel , drawing you in , giving the audience illusions of really being in 1930’s

The space used for this play fit perfectly, which helped me focus on mainly the play. I say this because; the play starts off as if two people are in a small group meeting sharing their past experiences and what lead them to the point where they was today; with the Trustus theatre being small and the use of different lightening helps convey the scene of up close and personal set. Normally, meeting of this sort are amongst a small group of people, so the small room gives us that personal space feeling. The scenery was realistic; with the use of partial props and the shifting from one portion of the stage to let me know this was another scene of the story line. The use of hospital bed conveyed the message that someone sick and need help. The use of tables and dishes let us know when the characters, where eating dinner together. The different sceneries help connect the dots between the different homes, the church meetings, the hospital, the bar, and meeting that initially started the play off. The use of these sceneries helps bring together Dr. Bob and Bill W. reflection on how they go to the point in their

Throughout the play there are many themes leading up to and causing the chief event.

Theatre has been used across the world as the main form to present an idea or image. These images can be hard to capture, this makes some plays successful and others not so much. Buried inside each and every play are themes, and these themes determine if the image presented is a success or not. The theme I chose in, " A Raisin in the sun", by Lorraine Hansberry, was "Choices".

My school went on a field trip and we saw some plays and I personally really liked he Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County. The props on the stage set the scene to be like a local area, and the mood made it feel more casual like not fancy or scary like the other plays. It was a nice environment. The concept of it is funny and comedic, which was better than something eerie or scary when I was watching the story, it felt like time went by when the actors were going along with the story. The multiple settings that it had made me it feel more realistic and sense the actors were using a chamber theater It must have been harder to change setting with the chamber theater and the change of setting made the story nicer too so theater area didn’t

The visual elements of the play included brick walls, a balcony, windows, bedrooms, allies, a moon setting, lighting, and more. The costumes, music, props, and dialogue gave way to the setting of the play. Also, previous knowledge of the play helped to understand some parts of the plot. The appearance of the stage was a series of various scenes. There was the bedroom, the bar, the alley, the dance, the balcony, etc.

Also, the backgrounds and the stage directions helped set the mood of the play and also the stage itself represented what was going on in the

I saw this play at the Gielgul Theater and it was quite the experience. The proscenium arch stage was highlighted by the stadium like seating arrangement and large overhead balcony. The red seating and gold accents along the walls and balcony gave the theater a classic lavish feel. It truly enhanced the atmosphere and in turn added to the overall experience in a positive manor. Although the physical stage and auditorium were impressive, the sets, lighting, props, and sound really put this production to the next level.

The last two plays that I have seen on Broadway were Arthur Miller’s The Price, and Stephen King’s Misery. Both plays were extremely interesting and captivating to watch because of their simple set design, small cast, and concentrated, straightforward plot. Similarly, these plays employed non-exaggerated direction, and focused on more subtle movements and stage direction to focus on the focal point of the scene. Both plays were mainly dramas, so the direction caused the plays to feel more personal and visceral.