On Wednesday 6th May, I went to the school production to watch “The Wedding Singer”, written by Tim Herlihy and directed by David Sidwell. The brilliant production celebrates the 1980s with pop music from the 80s. This production harks back to the days of big hair, bright fluorescent colours and a wedding singer which creates a fun environment. The Wedding singer celebrates three weddings. Robbie Hart who is the Wedding singer lives in his Grandmother's Rosie’s basement. Robbie Hart is the life of the party. However Robbie is getting married but his fiancée stands him up at the altar. Because Robbie was so heartbroken, Robbie tries to make every wedding he sings as horrible as his own. There were some really awesome scenes in the production. …show more content…
She is sweet and lovable and showed no shame. The reason why I enjoyed her most of all was because I found that she stole the show with her enthusiastic presence. She made me laugh and smile as I didn't know what was going to happen next, this left suspension and engaged myself and the audience. Her energy she brought to the stage in the last scene when she was rapping engaged the audience with the vibrant personality she showed. I found the set did provide the right atmosphere of a wedding , an example of this is at the weddings it felt like you were really there because the set felt so real. I found that the set did provide the right atmosphere for the production as in one of the wedding scenes it felt like you were at a real wedding because the set made it feel so real. The backdrop behind the stage also provided the right atmosphere because it showed movement for example in the scene where Glen Guglia was driving his car the backdrop showed moving cars etc. Which made it feel more real. The set did reflect the theme and style of the show as I knew what was happening and could follow easily. However at times I was confused as the set was not very …show more content…
The costumes were hugely related to the 80s and the big perm hair and bold vibrant makeup felt like you were back in the 80s. I found that it was good how a couple of the actors grew/cut their hair personally for the show. It made it more effective and real. The brightly coloured dresses and big wedding dresses stood out on the stage. Most costumes did reflect to a character's personality and wealth, for example Robbie Hart who is the entertaining Wedding Singer from New Jersey, lives in his Grandmother's basement. We can reflect to this by his costumes as he is not showing wealth however on the other hand Glen Gulgila is full of wealth as he is rich and successful, this is shown in his
The setup of the stage was very simple. It was the living room of a home in the early 1980’s. It looked like a normal household, and it had small things such as crumpled up pieces of paper lying around the wastebasket. It also had a couch, circular class table and a recliner in the living room. The dining room was to the left side of the stage and only had the dining table and surrounding chairs. There was a door in the back of the set where characters entered and exited through. Beside the door was a table and stool where Willum presumably worked on his blueprints for the hotel. The lighting design was great; it put you into the atmosphere of the
The Hippodrome setting played a big role in the success of the play, because the seats were close to the stage, which made the audience feel more intimate with the actors. The set was filled with everyday electronics and video games that were popular with today’s generation, and it was good way to capture the attention of the younger audience. The costumes worked for the actors because they were outfits that teens and young adults would wear, which made it easier to relate to the characters. The lighting for the production was awesome because it went well with the sound effects. For example, when Ian was doing a simulation for his new job, he set off a missile and when it exploded the lights changed from blue to red to symbolize seriousness of the situation.
The set of the play was built decent and looked the same. The only thing I didn't like was some of color of the stones that were painted on the walls. But, that’s just my opinion. However, I did have fun splatter painting those walls and the stairs during class. I liked how there was platforms and different ground levels, that made it more interesting. Rather than just having the stage ground there were stairs you could go up or down which set it apart. Overall, I liked the set and I thought it was built well and sturdy.
The production had many elements which for the most part formed a coalition to further the plot. The characters, the three part scenery and costumes represented well the period of time these people were going through. As far as the performers entering and exiting the stage, it could have been more organized. There were a few times when the performers exited at the wrong times or it seemed so due to the echo of the music. At certain moments the music was slightly loud and drowned the performers. Many of the songs dragged on, so the pacing could have been more effectively executed. Though the music was off at times, the director's decision to have most of the songs performed center sage was a wise one. Also the implementation of actual white characters that were competent in their roles came as a great surprise to the audience and heightened the realism.
A lovable, heartwarming story of love is one of “ Seven Brides for Seven Brothers”. A story of seven men who have no guidance find themselves in love. The two main characters in the play are Adam and Millie. By being husband and wife they help the story out with their own love and romance. The seven brothers fall in love with seven beautiful woman and through out the play we see al the ways they try to get their gals. The singing in this play helps us figure out the songs: “Bless Your Beautiful Hide”, “Goin Courtin”, and “Sobbin Woman”. The style of music they use to get this point across is old fashion, traditional music.
I found the setting of the show to be visually amazing. One scene that I found interesting and heart touching, was when Elphaba and Glinda realize that it’s the end for the wicked witch. The hunters that have been chasing them have finally caught up to them and have come to kill her. Glenda and Elphaba share a moment of reflection and love that they know will be the final embrace they will ever share. At the end of the song “My life has changed forever” because I knew you, they share an embrace where you can feel the love radiate from the stage to the audience, I actually began to shed a few tears along with my girlfriend because, this scene was heart touching. Looking about at others in the audience and I noticed that they were emotional too both man and women had watery eyes or was
The setting was cluttered with upside chairs and a dark blue color all across the stage. I liked that everything was cluttered to represent the feeling that the characters did not what to with their life. The setting was boxes stacked on top of each other of both sides of the stage. I didn’t like their setting structure because I only felt that it matched with the waterfall scene in Puerto Rico.
...tly, the costumes in this production of Wicked were incredible! There were so many beautiful costumes! Many were very elaborate and detailed, while there were also various simple and elegant costumes. This was extremely refreshing to see as an audience member. The costumes always matched the characters’ emotions, which made the plot go along much smoother. I noticed that in numerous scenes the costumes were the same color as the lighting in the scene. I think the director did this on purpose to emphasize certain moods, but in some cases, a variety of colors would have worked better.
The Wedding Singer is a musical that takes place in the 1980s and follows Robbie Hart, a wedding singer, as he falls out of love with his fiancé, Linda, and into love with a waitress, Julia. Of course, it is not that simple as Robbie is left at the altar and Julia has a boyfriend turned fiancé of her own. Robbie and Julia both eventually realize that they are meant for each other and hilarity ensues as they try desperately to reunite. Robbie ends up traveling all the way to Las Vegas to interrupt Julia’s wedding and profess his love for her. Everyone is rooting for Robbie because of his charismatic attitude and how
The sound design and choreography intensified the overall musical. They created the time, place, and mood through rhythm and great energy. The actors had wireless, behind the ear mikes, that attached to the mike pack which amplified the sound, making it very clear. I could easily understand what they were talking about or singing.
To give a little background on the play, the pursuit of marriage is the driving force behind the play. “I now pronounce you, man and wife.” This traditional saying, commonly used to announce a newlywed couple during a wedding ceremony, marks the happily ever after that many dream of today. In today’s society, marriage is an expression of love between two individuals. Marriage has not, however, always been an act of love.
The show was natural because all the cast understands their roles well. They have a great voice. All the songs sound great. Monica, Nathan, and Kimberly voices were just unbelievable. It makes the audience sink into the play more and more. The show flows well and the director has done a great job. She gives the actors/actresses to use their own way to portray the characters other than just telling them what do to. Something that can do better is the dancing. In the play, the dance was off because there are so many dancers it understandable that they don’t have the same pace. It would be great that they dance at the same pace. For example, during the ball, there is one couple who dance faster than the rest but at the end they still catch up with each other. It was nice when actors and crew move the set in the dark. Some crew wears black so they are see less visible. It is a great idea when the directors did that. Something that the play did well was the set, the dresses, the jokes, songs and many other
And it's still the number one destination for couples to do the craziest thing of all, get married." (Hart) Cedric (Kevin Hart) describes the strategy for the film and for their visit to Las Vegas. He also expresses that Las Vegas is the known place for people to celebrate because of its liveliness, with fun and entertaining things to do, and since getting married is such a huge milestone, because you’re committing yourself to someone for the rest of your life, it is only right to celebrate it in a major/huge way, so Las Vegas is the destination. In the film, Cedric has a lavish suite at Caesars Palace and schedules a wild night for the groom and their friends, and with them being in Las Vegas, it tremendously enhances the story. When the men coincidentally find a gig for
Many little girls dream of their big fairytale wedding with a prince charming of their own. We all have watched and grown up with the classic Disney movies that not only entertain children, but are influenced by what we see. I am guilty of wanting the fairytale wedding, big puffy gown, sparkles, handsome husband and our happily ever after. But what you don’t see is how much time and energy is put into creating your own fairytale wedding. After many months of planning and preparation for this day I was excited, nervous and anxious to carry on with the day that symbolized a new beginning with the love of my life. I was about to make a lifelong commitment to my one true love. Nothing I’ve done has taken so much preparation