This is the second Shakespeare In The Park that
13A06 has gone for together as a class. Hehe, seems like a nice tradition to
keep (?)
Anyway, this time we watched The Merchant of Venice, which I studied
back in Secondary 2. It really seems like a long time ago and I almost could
not remember the plot. However, after about half an hour into the play, I
recalled the scenes and characters. This made understanding the play much
easier, haha. I was really impressed with the set because I could really tell they
put a lot of effort into it. Also, the opening scene was quite impactful to me!
I really liked how they decided to integrate a more "modern-feel" to
the play and established today's busy life. They did so in a rather abstract
and interesting dance-movement where it was chaotic yet orderly at the same
time.
Knowing that the play would be about 2.5 hours
long, I really expected myself to feel dreary. To my surprise, however, I
managed to sit through the entire performance almost paying full attention all
the time. It must be because I was also recalling how the play went by
listening closely to the speeches (because the Shakespearean language is just
daunting and difficult to understand). Also, the second time coming across this
play, I feel more empathy for the antagonist Shylock. I feel that he was
thoroughly mistreated after having all he owned taken away from him.
I don't think I can judiciously judge on the
quality of the performance because I have forgotten the play and how the
characters are meant to be presented. Though so, I did have some good laughs at
the characters' speeches and the ridiculousness of Portia and Nerissa's plot to
"test" their husbands. Another rather unenjoyable factor would be the
crowd's "sound-effects" that were made, probably because it came from
Secondary school students. Nonetheless, I really enjoyed myself and do not
regret going for the play because - good food, good company and a pleasurable
performance.
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A really interesting and eye-catching stage set.
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It's a picnic, all right! SHEPHERD'S PIE |
DOMINO'S PIZZA ◀ ◁ ◂ ◃ ◄ ◅
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This is a pretty cute shot :-) And my hair looks
good #selfconfidence
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Class photo shot + Sayhao ☺❀★
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