The fall season for SDA was one filled with large projects and difficult plays. While there were moments in every show that worked and showed the kind of acting the School of Dramatic arts is teaching, the majority of shows struggled to capture and communicate a universal message. Men on Boats was a satire that did not know it, Amsterdam was performance art focused on … [Read more...] about An SDA Retrospective
Archives for 2019
Macarons vs Madeleines: France’s biggest mistake vs it’s most redeeming quality
Desserts cycle through phases of popularity but some, usually french, desserts have succeeded in breaking free from cyclic popularity in order to become established constants in American culture. For example, basic French pastries, like croissants and madeleines, have been coffee shop staples for years; so much so that a cafe without such pastries, at least in the US, would be … [Read more...] about Macarons vs Madeleines: France’s biggest mistake vs it’s most redeeming quality
Barbarians Review
The School of Dramatic Arts’ rendition of Gorky’s Barbarians was, on many levels, a failure. It is noteworthy that the play is not nearly Gorky’s best work to begin with, but even so, the production suffered form a myriad of other factors. The directorial vision for the show seemed confused, missing some key aspects of characters, and the actors struggled as a result. The … [Read more...] about Barbarians Review
Change in the American Ideal
First coined by James Adams in The Epic of America, the American Dream has always invited hope into all those that think of it. For those that journeyed into the US during the early 1900s, they strove for success and freedom that they were unable to attain elsewhere. During the 1950s, the American Dream became the ultimate idea of success: hard work and dedication will pay … [Read more...] about Change in the American Ideal
Marriage Story
“Till death do us part…,” a common phrase for marriage that seems to lack meaning, since it leads to more couples abiding by a phrase like, “Till divorce do us part.” Marriage Story, is a new movie created to explore a marriage that comes to an end, and what happens in its aftermath. This modern day take on a controversial topic like divorce, leaves viewers impacted by the … [Read more...] about Marriage Story