For my 2nd quarter play review I went to see an Irish Carol by Mathew Keenan at the
Keegan Theatre. It is a play about Capitalism vs relationships and that the
constant pursuit of wealth will cause you to alienate those around you.
When it comes to theatre it is difficult for me to identify
themes. Because I am watching the story I get very into the story and I forget
to think about things like themes. For this play I had to remember to not only
pay close attention to the story but also think critically about the play as I
viewed it. Although I had an idea of what the theme was it was still difficult
to translate this idea onto paper. I had to contemplate for a good hour before
I could form a coherent theme. Throughout the play I realized that the main
character David hurts the relationships that he has with other people because
of his obsession with personal gains. He works constantly and it bitter to
those who would call themselves his friends. It is only when he stops thinking
about work and money and starts considering the problems of those around him
that he is happy.
This project helped to develop my ability to analyze media.
I used to watch a movie, read a book, or view a play and not think about the
messages that these works were trying to convey. This assignment helped me
think more deeply when viewing media.
In the Future I will be more proficient in analyzing media
and identifying key aspects and messages. This is an essential skill not only
in the CAP program but later in life because my work will likely involve media
in some way. This play review was difficult because I am used to viewing media
in a more passive manor and not thinking deeply about what I view
Assignments like this are essential in order to develop a
person’s ability to evaluate media. Before entering the CAP program the way
that I experienced media was different. Now I consider the message that the
media attempts to portray
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