Last night I went to Corn Stock Theatre and watched a play called Rumors. I had never been to Corn Stock Theatre before and did not know what to expect. The Corn Stock Theatre is outside under a big tent. There are chairs set up in a semi-circle around the stage. It was nice. The bad thing about the play being outside was that it was hot and then one time the wind blew really hard and the lights that were hanging at the top of the tent shook. It did not look very safe, but nothing fell so apparently it was safe enough. The majority of the people there to see the play were fifty years old or older, but there were some younger people there too.
I liked the play. The setting was a house in New York at present time. Four couples go to their friends' tenth anniversary party. When the first couple gets there, they realize that something is not right. The other couples start arriving a little while later, and some of them realize right away that something is wrong. So throughout the play there is a lot of arguing and yelling and at a lot of rumors get started or spread. By the end of the play all the characters are drunk and cops end up at the party.
The actors and actresses all did a great job. The costumes and hair and make-up all looked really good. The set looked really nice, and the sound and lighting was good.
Our cultural opportunity sheet says we are supposed to provide analysis. I don't really think there was anything to analysis. I think the moral behind the play might be that people shouldn't start or spread rumors because a lot of the time they aren't true and people end up getting hurt or angry.
I thought the play was good. It was really funny. I would recommend it to anyone that still needs to find a play to go to for their cultural opportunity or anyone that just wants something to do. However, I would not recommend that you take young children with you because there is quite a bit of cussing and there is a gun fired during the play. You don't actually see the gun, but you hear it.
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I remember this theater, because back in the day I was in a school play there. Kellar had this crazy drama teacher and we ended up getting a trophy for some competition. I often have a hard time finding the "art" aspect in plays, because these things are so unrealistic. Why are people running around in ridiculous costumes and makeup? I hope to gain an appreciation for this field, just as it seems you did.
ReplyDeleteI always wanted to see a play at Corn Stock. They have come a long way in not just their productions, but their creditability. What a great experience. When I was a kid we saw an off Broadway production of Grease in New York City. Besides being able to say that I was there, there is a cultural aspect. I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteI signed up to go to the Shakesphere play with the class but Im not really to excited about it. I cant really say that I have evr been to a play but it just doesnt seem to be something that would interest me. Im trying to keep an open mind.
ReplyDeleteThis play sounds really funny. I would have enjoyed to see this play as well. It sounds like you had a good time. I enjoyed my play "The Wedding Singer." Rumors kind of sounds like a play for this century. There are always rumors about somebody somewhere. Glad to know it was worth your time.
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