Analysis: A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To The Forum

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On May 5th, I watched the production of “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” at the University of Wisconsin, Parkside. While I do enjoy musicals, I tend to have a drier sense of humor and was worried the comedy would not resonate with me. With this paper, I will be addressing the performance space, the design elements, and the major strengths.
When I arrived, I took notice of the details available. I was taken in by the colorful floor and at the time I was thinking of a conveyer belt. I liked the two chairs with the details of the masks. When the curtain came up and I saw the very detailed and colorful set, I immediately thought of Universal Studios in Orlando and the Dr. Sues land. I am not sure if that was the intention, but I was then thinking this would be a very silly play. The attention to detail was very good, including the water coming out of the lion’s mouths and how this element was part of the script. The bust of Domina was very intricate and looked just like her. Even with the three very detailed buildings, the stage was large enough for the large …show more content…

He had an excellent singing voice and great comedic timing. He commanded the stage and I noticed all the facial expressions. I also appreciated the Proteans and especially enjoyed their facial expression especially on the actor Jarrod Langwinski. Miles Gloriosus played by Hannah Anderson did an excellent job of playing the character of the captain. She commanded the stage and even though she was playing a typically male character, you would never know. I think the changing of several characters in sex, added to the amusement of the play and added another dimension. I found the song and dance numbers amusing and upbeat and really added to the overall telling of the story. The chase scene at the end of the play was well done and I liked how they could use all the spaces in the stage and how everything was

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