The music plays an important role in Torch Song as it helps the audience understand the era of when the play took place. Even without the neon sign that told the audience the year that the events of Torch Song occurred, they wouldn’t have trouble knowing. Most of the music in the play is disco music. Disco music was mainly popular in the late 1970’s to early 1980’s, when Torch Song takes place. In addition, disco music has always had a deep connection to the gay community. Initially, disco music was only popular in the gay community. During that time, you would mostly hear disco music in gay bars or clubs. When Ed meets Arnold for the first time in one of these club, the audience can hear disco music blaring from the background. Torch Song gave me a new perspective on what it means to be in love and what it means to know who you are and the music helped accentuate these things.
Thanks for this torch song review. Enjoyed the read.