My experience at The Classic Stage Theater was a very good one. As soon as I walked in I thought the combination of the coffee shop and the theatre was very clever. The idea of getting a cup of coffee and then seeing a live show seems very relaxing. I also thought the layout of the stage created a very including effect to the play. I really enjoyed being so close to the actors. It made me feel like I was much more involved and attentive. The shape of the stage was also really great for both the actors and the viewers- not only does it bring in a unique vibe but I think it was more efficient for everyone. I felt like I could see a lot more on a round stage.
Also, all of the actors were very talented. Their exceeding animation and skill made the play much more emotional and enjoyable. They stayed in character literally every time they were open to the audience- there was never a moment when I saw one of them goof off and such. All of the actors portrayed their parts as if they really were those people in real life. I felt like all of it was very real and authentic the whole time. In addition all of the transitions were very smooth and the live music was a great touch to it.
And lastly, the production did a very good job of modernizing it without completely changing the story. Since live plays are so fast paced- I was worried that I would have trouble following. But the change of time period and slight edits in the script made it really clear and easy to understand. Overall I thought it was a very good play/experience! I would definitely go back if I could.
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