What Is the meaning of life? Why are we here? These are a couple of questions a performance called Middletown by Will Eno makes you ponder. At the Helen Forman Theatre on October 6 at 7:30 in the afternoon, a performance of Middletown directed by Casey Seymour Kim entertained a packed audience. Attending this show, I had little expectations due to my lack of knowledge regarding the show, however, the spectacular performance exceeded my expectations.
Lighting. A successful element in Middletown. The lighting in the show established the mood in every scene. For instance, when the Librarian read the audience pages from a book about space and life, one light shined on the librarian. The lightning gave the impression of an adult reading to you under the stars, setting the mood. Briefly, the lightning aided the show.
Secondly, the scene changes were smooth and easy to …show more content…
Each actor and actress embodied their characters. The actor who played John did an exceptional job especially during the scene when John died; the event of his death was obvious. In addition, my personal favorite, the actor who played the addict mechanic. He stood on the stage just staring at the audience. While he stared, I saw a man struggling with his life. In the end, Middletown displayed superb acting.
Lastly, the set of the show was marvelous. The cast used the perfect number of props and lightning to set scenes. Mary's house is a wonderful example because the scene only consisted of a chair and a window. To conclude, the set was enjoyable.
Next, the performance lacked a plot which I did not anticipate. As a result, I found the first act confusing because my mind searched for a linear story most of time. Some scenes I found unnecessary such as the astronaut scene and the opening scene. The reason as to why these scenes was scripted is unclear to me. Finally, I thought the length of some of the scenes were too long, for example, the opening