Spring Break
New Play Celebrates Love
Tara Maroney
Issue date: 4/21/06 Section: Focus
"My sense is that they will come away with maybe an appreciation," Rose said.
This appreciation would not just be for Shakespeare's writing but also for how the themes of the show relate to life now. The theme of love, which is continuous through the play, transcends time. Rose said that the characters all come away from the show loving something, be it themselves, money or another person.
"Then of course there is lust," Rose laughed.
The levels of connection between human beings from a deep love, to a lustful relationship are also explored in the story.
The show is a comedy and that will have appeal for audiences. There are songs and some periodic dancing. Pope said that the costumes by Dragana Vucetic really helped in telling the visual aspect of the story.
Even those who have seen the show before may find this performance slightly different.
"All we've been trying to do is create the spirit of the story," Rose said.
The set will not become an elaborate forest when the characters move into the Forest of Arden. This is partly because the forest is something different to each of the characters. What the forest does have is a transitive effect for all the individuals who enter it. By keeping the stage empty, Rose hopes that people will be able to use their imaginations.
Given the show's themes of love, it is a good time for it to be presented.
"It's a good springtime play for young lovers," Pope said.
The show will be at the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre until April 28.
This appreciation would not just be for Shakespeare's writing but also for how the themes of the show relate to life now. The theme of love, which is continuous through the play, transcends time. Rose said that the characters all come away from the show loving something, be it themselves, money or another person.
"Then of course there is lust," Rose laughed.
The levels of connection between human beings from a deep love, to a lustful relationship are also explored in the story.
The show is a comedy and that will have appeal for audiences. There are songs and some periodic dancing. Pope said that the costumes by Dragana Vucetic really helped in telling the visual aspect of the story.
Even those who have seen the show before may find this performance slightly different.
"All we've been trying to do is create the spirit of the story," Rose said.
The set will not become an elaborate forest when the characters move into the Forest of Arden. This is partly because the forest is something different to each of the characters. What the forest does have is a transitive effect for all the individuals who enter it. By keeping the stage empty, Rose hopes that people will be able to use their imaginations.
Given the show's themes of love, it is a good time for it to be presented.
"It's a good springtime play for young lovers," Pope said.
The show will be at the Harriet S. Jorgensen Theatre until April 28.
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