Oct 28 2012
Housing Market Blues
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The play that witnessed Thursday evening was, once again, a new experience for me. The way that this play was structured was diverse in the way that it went between two similar situations that were characteristic of two vastly different time periods. The concept itself is very ingenious but the medium chosen to portray it was not my cup of tea. I’ve never really been a fan of the theater or plays but I tried watching this production with an open mind. Unfortunately, my prior views on theater this made no difference in my opinion of the show. I’ve always found the actors in plays to be very over exaggerated in the portrayal of their roles. No offense to those who love theater but it’s just not for me. Overall, I was immensely impressed by the way this seemingly farfetched story was skillfully pulled together but wish that it was conveyed through another medium.
It was also a new experience for me! I also liked how they contrasted two different but very similar time periods. I am not really a fan of theater plays as well, but I really enjoyed this one because I could relate to it. What could have made the play better for you? What did you like most about this experience?
…I’m kind of afraid to ask what other plays you’ve seen that’ve left you with that assumption…
Anyway, I’d actually have to agree with you with the acting here, on some level. There was just something about those stock brokers that felt forced. I dunno.
But trust me, most plays aren’t anything like this one. This was more the exception than the rule.