Let's be real. I'm not the most organized person in the whole wide world. So, if I don't at least give myself a template to completely ignore this blog will never go anywhere. Here's how this is all going to work: I will review productions at GW based on 5 things. Set, lights, acting, directing, and company presentation.
Set:
What's a show without the technical elements? In the set section of my reviews I'll talk all about the place. First off, what did the set even look like? I mean, it's hard to give a reader a review of something if they don't even know what it is! Second, did the set work for the show? Meaning, did it detract from the production or did it help the audience to believe where we are and dive into the world of a play. Third, was it well constructed or did they slap a few pieces of luan together and call it a day?
Lights:
Anyone who has worked with me will tell you my harshest critiques are going to come here. I'm a lights guy. Always have been, always will be. Lights serve as a crucial element of any production. It is not only important to set the mood, hide the things we don't want to see, and create pretty colors on stage; we also need to see the actors do their work! This section will review all these aspects as well as any cool special effects that pop up.
Acting:
Ahhh the actors - the only ones who really care about reviews at the end of the day. There are a few things that make a good actor, and a whole lot that make a bad one. We'll talk all about it right here. Just you, me, a fuzzy blanket, and the glass of wine I will inevitably be drinking while writing these posts.
Directing:
"OMG! Wouldn't it be, like, sooooo cool if he did the entire monologue while hugging the back wall!?!?!?!"..... No. No it would not. The director, at the end of the day [you're another day older (but seriously, who else is excited for the new Les Mis movie?)], is the one who really makes or breaks a production. Their vision is what shapes the play into context. Right here is where we'll go into my favorite question about a play: what was the point of that?
Company Presentation:
Each one of the shows I'll be reviewing has to be presented by some company. Well, how'd they do? Were the posters cool or a total mess? Was getting into the theater a pain in the ass? Was the company money grubbing and shoving people into seats where they can't see a damn thing? Each of the companies on campus has a different way of doing things, so let's talk about what works and what doesn't!
That's the plan folks!
See you in the theater,
Ed
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