INTRODUCTION
My name is Evelyn Washington and I am attending the Community College of Denver as a theater major. I found my love for the theater arts at a very young age and have been a play lover ever since. Now, even though I am a theater lover if you're anything like me you don't want to sit for hours in a space with strangers for something that isn't gonna be worth your while. That is why I have wrote this blog. This blog gives you a few great plays that I have got the pleasure of seeing around the Denver. These plays are going from town to town so if they come to a city near you you should definitely snag a ticket. These plays are amazing to watch and give you a BANG for your buck. I hope they are useful to you. Enjoy!
Friday, April 12, 2013
Thursday, April 11, 2013
THE LION KING
The Lion King is a worldwide phenomenom that took the world by storm debuting June 15, 1994. The directors Royer Allers and Rob Minkoff started an epic classic that is sure to be enjoyed by children and adults around the world. The Lion King made it's very first musical debut in July 1997 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and since has been a theater force to be reckoned with.
AFFORDABILITYDON'T LET THE PRICE FOOL YOU.
The price for the tickets is more on the expensive side but well worth it. The average ticket ranges from anywhere from $125.00 to $30.00. If you change your mind about going because you don't want the "loser" seats RETHINK FAST. The cast have surprises in store that make everyone in the auditorium feel as though they are in front row seats at all times.
ATMOSPHERECLASSY AND FUN
PLAY SUMMARYSURPRISES AROUND EVERY CORNER...LITERALLY
Now don't get me wrong the beginning scene was my favorite part of the play but the rest of the play was right behind it. With the richness of all of the characters voices and the body movements of all the actors you would swear you were watching real drama that was going on in the animal kingdom. All of the actors enveloped their characters and brought forth a whole new perspective on what a play could do. This play has everything you could think of: beautiful costumes, wonderful actors, unthinkable scenery, and everything else you could think of. Everyone should get a chance to experience something Newsday called "A jaw-dropping magnificent spectacle".
The Lion King is a worldwide phenomenom that took the world by storm debuting June 15, 1994. The directors Royer Allers and Rob Minkoff started an epic classic that is sure to be enjoyed by children and adults around the world. The Lion King made it's very first musical debut in July 1997 in Minneapolis, Minnesota and since has been a theater force to be reckoned with.
AFFORDABILITY
The price for the tickets is more on the expensive side but well worth it. The average ticket ranges from anywhere from $125.00 to $30.00. If you change your mind about going because you don't want the "loser" seats RETHINK FAST. The cast have surprises in store that make everyone in the auditorium feel as though they are in front row seats at all times.
ATMOSPHERE
PLAY SUMMARY
Now don't get me wrong the beginning scene was my favorite part of the play but the rest of the play was right behind it. With the richness of all of the characters voices and the body movements of all the actors you would swear you were watching real drama that was going on in the animal kingdom. All of the actors enveloped their characters and brought forth a whole new perspective on what a play could do. This play has everything you could think of: beautiful costumes, wonderful actors, unthinkable scenery, and everything else you could think of. Everyone should get a chance to experience something Newsday called "A jaw-dropping magnificent spectacle".
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
FENCES 
AFFORDABILITYHIGH CLASS FOR A SMALL PRICE
Pretty affordable with it being in the venue and having the actors it had. I got my ticket due to the class I was in and the ticket was around $40-60 bucks.
ATMOSPHERE/SET-UPHOME SWEET... NOT!
The atmosphere even before entering the performance space was busy. Everyone trying to get their drinks and refreshments before the play began and rushing inside to find seats. I believe all this rushing came from me arriving a bit late. They say you should arrive at least 15 minutes before the designated time on the ticket so you won't have to rush and you can relax and have time to find your seats... they were right.
Upon entering the performance space there was an immediate sight of the front of a house. Outside the house on the right was a ladder leaning up against a fence and on the other side of the house were a tree with a rope with a knot at the bottom of it, later on in the play we find out what this rope is used for. The set gives you a feeling of living in the country and even though the set may be seen as “homey” you can tell through the “stuffy” atmosphere of the house and the cramped feeling of the set that the play isn't going to be so “home sweet homey”.
SUMMARY OF PLAY/FAVORITE MOMENTS & CHARACTERSMISFORTUNE OR DESTINY
There were 7 main characters of the play Troy Maxson, Cory Maxson (the son), Rose Maxson (the wife), Gabriel Maxson (Troy's brother), Jim Bono (troys friend), Lyons (Troys other son before his marriage with Rose), and Raynell Maxson (Troys illegitimate child).
The acting of all of the performers was spectacular to say the least but there was one person that stuck out more than the others and this was the mother, the wife, and the person trying to hold everything together, Rose played by Kim Staunton. With her witty remarks such as “If you ain't the marrying kind move out the way so the marrying kind can find me” and her passionate love towards her husband, her friends, and family she is no less than the lady of the hour.
My favorite moment of the play was in the end when Troy was battling with the devil. Troy was on his very last strike and it was his time to go. Troy being a prior baseball player had his bat and on his last swing (which I think was also his last breath) the scene closed with one swing of his bat to fight off "Mr. Death" and everything turns black.
Fences is a remarkable play of love and hardship. Living in Pittsburgh in 1957 would be no cake walk for anyone no less than an African American family trying to be comfortable living day by day. This play gives us a glimpse into the world in those times and makes us grateful for the opportunities we have now and the times we live in. Definitely worth every penny!
AFFORDABILITY
Pretty affordable with it being in the venue and having the actors it had. I got my ticket due to the class I was in and the ticket was around $40-60 bucks.
ATMOSPHERE/SET-UP
The atmosphere even before entering the performance space was busy. Everyone trying to get their drinks and refreshments before the play began and rushing inside to find seats. I believe all this rushing came from me arriving a bit late. They say you should arrive at least 15 minutes before the designated time on the ticket so you won't have to rush and you can relax and have time to find your seats... they were right.
Upon entering the performance space there was an immediate sight of the front of a house. Outside the house on the right was a ladder leaning up against a fence and on the other side of the house were a tree with a rope with a knot at the bottom of it, later on in the play we find out what this rope is used for. The set gives you a feeling of living in the country and even though the set may be seen as “homey” you can tell through the “stuffy” atmosphere of the house and the cramped feeling of the set that the play isn't going to be so “home sweet homey”.
SUMMARY OF PLAY/FAVORITE MOMENTS & CHARACTERS
There were 7 main characters of the play Troy Maxson, Cory Maxson (the son), Rose Maxson (the wife), Gabriel Maxson (Troy's brother), Jim Bono (troys friend), Lyons (Troys other son before his marriage with Rose), and Raynell Maxson (Troys illegitimate child).
The acting of all of the performers was spectacular to say the least but there was one person that stuck out more than the others and this was the mother, the wife, and the person trying to hold everything together, Rose played by Kim Staunton. With her witty remarks such as “If you ain't the marrying kind move out the way so the marrying kind can find me” and her passionate love towards her husband, her friends, and family she is no less than the lady of the hour.
My favorite moment of the play was in the end when Troy was battling with the devil. Troy was on his very last strike and it was his time to go. Troy being a prior baseball player had his bat and on his last swing (which I think was also his last breath) the scene closed with one swing of his bat to fight off "Mr. Death" and everything turns black.
Fences is a remarkable play of love and hardship. Living in Pittsburgh in 1957 would be no cake walk for anyone no less than an African American family trying to be comfortable living day by day. This play gives us a glimpse into the world in those times and makes us grateful for the opportunities we have now and the times we live in. Definitely worth every penny!
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
A RAISIN IN THE SUN
AFFORDABILITYSAY WHAAAAAT?!
ATMOSPHEREFUN AND UPBEAT
SUMMARY/FAVORITES
Walter Younger is looking for a get rich quick scheme. His family lives in the ghetto and he is tired of seeing them all suffer. Even though he has destructive ways of doing this his efforts come from a heart filled place. He is the protagonist of the story. The other main characters are Bernetha (Walter's sister), Lena (Mama), Ruth (Walter's wife), Travis (Walter's son), Asagai (Bernetha's boo thang/ professor), George (wealthy guy in love with Berneatha), Mr. Linder, Bobo (Partner of Walter in liquor store business), Willy, and Ms. Johnson (the Youngers neighbor).
All of the actors in the play mesh very well together. The actor that stood out to me the most would be Sherie L. Jones who played Mrs. Johnson. When she came out she completely took over the scene. From her eating of the sweet potato pie to the rambling on about the apartment, her presence was known and very invited by the audience. She made her character come to life in a way that if you were an acting enthusiast you had to ask yourself "I wonder if the director told her to do that"? She was amazing! I ended up having a class with her after this and she was awesome then too.
This play tackles many social issues such as poverty, abortion, and discrimination but the biggest social issue of the play was the chase of the American Dream. From the beginning of the play we see money coming up then it progresses and Walter loses some money but at the end of the play they hold on to their own piece of their dream which is the house. Walter is chasing after a get rich quick scheme, Ruth just wants to get out of that cramped apartment, Beneatha wants to have a great career, and Mama just wants the family to be happy and at piece. All of these characters hold onto a little piece of what we would all consider to be the American dream. Definitely worth watching!
AFFORDABILITY
ATMOSPHERE
SUMMARY/FAVORITES
Walter Younger is looking for a get rich quick scheme. His family lives in the ghetto and he is tired of seeing them all suffer. Even though he has destructive ways of doing this his efforts come from a heart filled place. He is the protagonist of the story. The other main characters are Bernetha (Walter's sister), Lena (Mama), Ruth (Walter's wife), Travis (Walter's son), Asagai (Bernetha's boo thang/ professor), George (wealthy guy in love with Berneatha), Mr. Linder, Bobo (Partner of Walter in liquor store business), Willy, and Ms. Johnson (the Youngers neighbor).
All of the actors in the play mesh very well together. The actor that stood out to me the most would be Sherie L. Jones who played Mrs. Johnson. When she came out she completely took over the scene. From her eating of the sweet potato pie to the rambling on about the apartment, her presence was known and very invited by the audience. She made her character come to life in a way that if you were an acting enthusiast you had to ask yourself "I wonder if the director told her to do that"? She was amazing! I ended up having a class with her after this and she was awesome then too.
This play tackles many social issues such as poverty, abortion, and discrimination but the biggest social issue of the play was the chase of the American Dream. From the beginning of the play we see money coming up then it progresses and Walter loses some money but at the end of the play they hold on to their own piece of their dream which is the house. Walter is chasing after a get rich quick scheme, Ruth just wants to get out of that cramped apartment, Beneatha wants to have a great career, and Mama just wants the family to be happy and at piece. All of these characters hold onto a little piece of what we would all consider to be the American dream. Definitely worth watching!
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