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
Afrofuturism
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
Mad Forest Review
Focusing in on the Romanian revolution of 1989, Mad Forest brought together stories of people living through tumultuous times with corrupt and ever changing governments. Told in a sort of tableau form, actors would break off into smaller stories as the characters slowly came together to form a cohesive vision. These stories focused on anything from family relations … [Read more...] about Mad Forest Review
The Fundamental Decisions that Shaped the American Presidency
Even though he was filled with an undeniable amount of reservation, Washington never let that stop him from executing his office to “the best of his ability.” Once Washington assumed the role of president, he made it his top priority to use the Constitution, especially Article II, as the basis for determining his realm of power. However, there were countless situations that … [Read more...] about The Fundamental Decisions that Shaped the American Presidency
Amsterdam Review
The production of Amsterdam had numerous problems and some redeeming qualities. Overall, the show has a strange place at the School of Dramatic Arts as it is not so much theatre as performance art. As such, it is easy to wonder about the educational value of doing such plays at an educational institution. Aside from this, the play starts on a strange note when the voice … [Read more...] about Amsterdam Review