Friday, July 16, 2004
Shakespeare and Friends
I got home from work last night with just enough tmie to have a short chat on the phone with Sue (I miss you guys!) and grab a quick bite to eat before heading over to the Gothic Arches to catch the opening night of King Henry IV (Part 1). After the show, Lisa and I mosied down to the Ale House to meet up with the cast and catch up with a few friends - it was great to see everyone!
The show is long, but it's good. I thought Elizabeth did a great job in choosing such a talented cast. You can tell a lot of work has been put into the characters, and I thought the play flowed very well. The costumes were wonderful (even if I found the armor to be a bit distracting - the glint of the lighting reflected quite heavily off the armor and the kings' crown). My only real complaint was the accoustics. It's a beautiful spot and it suits the play so well, but the room that they are performing in seems to muffle and echo everything at the same time. Luckily, I had read the play earlier this year, so I knew the story. But still, I had to really concentrate to figure out what a lot of the actors were saying, unfortunately. That being said, I thought they did a great job - the play kept up a good pace and was filled with emotion, and the times I didn't get distracted by a sore back from the folding chairs, I did get pretty caught up in the story. Great job, everyone!
Posted by Dre at 8:50 AM
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