A few people have already posted entries regarding the book "The Play That Changed My Life," so I thought I'd follow suit.
Oddly enough, this play is not my favorite play, but it made me think about plays in an entirely new way.
The play is "The Skin of Our Teeth" by Thornton Wilder.
Until I saw a production of this show, then went back and read it, I never thought about all the different things theater could be:
A roller coaster ride.
A meeting between strangers.
A fun house mirror.
It was the first time I understood doing less, working with less, having nothing but a bare stage and a few actors and producing something powerful.
I loved how the play weaved in and out of the surreal and real. I loved how Wilder founds real moments in fantastic situations, and makes reality seem surreal.
The play showed me that there was a way to express your ideas and beliefs without banging someone over the head with them; without making theater therapy.
Like I said, I've seen better plays since the in terms of writing, but nothing's ever come close to changing my perception the way that play did.
Oddly enough, this play is not my favorite play, but it made me think about plays in an entirely new way.
The play is "The Skin of Our Teeth" by Thornton Wilder.
Until I saw a production of this show, then went back and read it, I never thought about all the different things theater could be:
A roller coaster ride.
A meeting between strangers.
A fun house mirror.
It was the first time I understood doing less, working with less, having nothing but a bare stage and a few actors and producing something powerful.
I loved how the play weaved in and out of the surreal and real. I loved how Wilder founds real moments in fantastic situations, and makes reality seem surreal.
The play showed me that there was a way to express your ideas and beliefs without banging someone over the head with them; without making theater therapy.
Like I said, I've seen better plays since the in terms of writing, but nothing's ever come close to changing my perception the way that play did.
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