A Factual Analysis Essay On Boeing

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Boeing Boeing is a typical farce. Realistic characters are shoved into ridiculous events for the audience’s pleasure. While Boeing Boeing is one of these typical farces, Wayne State University took it and turned it into a memorable production. From small changes in the set, to the simple costume designs, from the excellent entrances, to the on stage honesty; the play transported the audience to Paris and took them on a funny, sweet, and enjoyable ride. When sitting down to watch a production the first thing that catches the eye of the audience is the set, and this set did just that. When sitting down, it was not immediately obvious what the time period was, but it was obviously in a city of some sort. By using soft beige, the mood was calm, tranquil, and homey; however, there was a dash of color used in the set. At the start of the play, that color was red. When first sitting down, it did not make sense. When the play unfolded, however, it became obvious. Each color represented each girl, and with that, represented a different mood of the actors and audience. The color does not stop there however; the color also translates into the costumes. …show more content…

When each girl came in, they would be wearing their individual color. By doing this, it helped the audience keep track of who was who, and who was where. The costumes definitely contributed to the overall style of the play, but they did not stop there. The costumes also did a great job at distinguishing each character’s personality. One character was supposed to be a player, so he wore clothes that were expensive and attractive. Another character, on the other hand, wore clothes that were a bit less expensive and attractive, since he was supposed to look like a dork. With this being said, the costumes did not make the actors

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