So, I'm not really sure how to answer this prompt since I don't really know anything about analyzing musicals, but I'll give it my best shot.
I think that there is a definite choice about which songs are chosen for the show. If there wasn't a choice they could have random parts of the script be only song and text, but there's a reason that songs are chosen. For example, Janet Van De Graff claims that she's ready to move on from show life and settle down. However we see her sing 'Show Off' where she's clearly giving everyone a last show before tying the knot. Another example would be how Robert is ready to marry Janet but suddenly gets 'Cold Feets.' These songs I think are not only important choices but are also there for moments of tension and release. 'I Am Aldopho' is a great comedic song that distracts everyone for a moment about the tension that is happening for Mr. Felzdig along with Robert and his nervous jitters. None of the songs within the show are actually dark to cause tension. Most are upbeat and light to create enjoyment and release tension from any previous moments.
Friday, May 3, 2013
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Prompt 13: Three Viewings
So, something that I noticed is similar in all the monologues is the location at Green Mill Luncheonette. I don't know if anyone else in class noticed it but I did when reading the play. In case you didn't realize, it's the place that Virginia met her husband Ed on February 22, 1955, it's where Emil and Terri/Tessie have lunch, and it's where Jane goes to get drunk and meets Duane who can't remove his wedding ring fast enough. So now you know.
So, I guess I'll try the last section of the blog prompt. Something that I noticed is similar in all the monologues are the floral arrangements in each one, but they are different colors in each monologue. If you didn't realize, the arrangement behind Emil is red and purple, Jane has white poinsettias, and Virgina has flowers of yellow and gold. The colors of the arrangements I think reflect the tone of each monologue. Emil has red and purple flowers. Red is always a color of passion and love, something that he strongly feels for Tessie/Terri, but can't muster up the courage to tell it to her face that he is in love with her. Purple represents pride, dignity or admiration. Again, Emil admires Tessie/Terri from afar and is lacking the pride he needs to tell her his feelings. He's envious of the man on the bus who confronts the woman, wanting to be like him. The white poinsettias may be Nettie's favorite flower, but the white means simple beauty. Like the beauty Jane sees in the simple tear dropped diamond ring that she wants from her grandmother. At the same time though she misses the simple beauty of having a normal life with her former husband and children. Lastly is Virginia and the yellows and golds. Yellow evokes feelings of happiness and joy, after all, the monologue may be about death but she's not sad. It's also represents friendship, like the one she shares with Tootie. Though she faces financial struggle she turns out happy in the end thanks to Tootie and Joy who have stuck with her.
So, I guess I'll try the last section of the blog prompt. Something that I noticed is similar in all the monologues are the floral arrangements in each one, but they are different colors in each monologue. If you didn't realize, the arrangement behind Emil is red and purple, Jane has white poinsettias, and Virgina has flowers of yellow and gold. The colors of the arrangements I think reflect the tone of each monologue. Emil has red and purple flowers. Red is always a color of passion and love, something that he strongly feels for Tessie/Terri, but can't muster up the courage to tell it to her face that he is in love with her. Purple represents pride, dignity or admiration. Again, Emil admires Tessie/Terri from afar and is lacking the pride he needs to tell her his feelings. He's envious of the man on the bus who confronts the woman, wanting to be like him. The white poinsettias may be Nettie's favorite flower, but the white means simple beauty. Like the beauty Jane sees in the simple tear dropped diamond ring that she wants from her grandmother. At the same time though she misses the simple beauty of having a normal life with her former husband and children. Lastly is Virginia and the yellows and golds. Yellow evokes feelings of happiness and joy, after all, the monologue may be about death but she's not sad. It's also represents friendship, like the one she shares with Tootie. Though she faces financial struggle she turns out happy in the end thanks to Tootie and Joy who have stuck with her.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)