One thing I will never understand about people is why they never look into something before they go into it. The specific situation that happened to me tonight is about people who don't look into what a play is about. Granted, most plays are pretty well known so you would think a majority of the people would know a slice about the show, but I guess that ins't the case. (It's even a movie...so there is more of a chance they will know about it.)
I went to Cabaret tonight and what I kept hearing said was how dark the show was. My response to one lady in the bathroom who had asked me if I liked it so far during intermission was "Yes. It's really good." and mentioned that I had done it in college. She then said "I didn't know it would be so dark." to which I replied, "Well it is a story about Nazi Berlin." She kind of stumbled for words and got out "I just thought since it's a musical..."
Really? Musical means it's going to be a happy go lucky story? I'm curious why people tend to have a narrow view of Theatre. If it is a straight show it will most likely be serious and possibly a bit comedic, and if it is a musical it has to be happy. That is so far from the truth. Not all shows are like that. Some of my favorite shows are far from those boundaries. I like shows that can stir something up inside of you and make you feel something. Yet, I still appreciate a little escapism with shows that are just to make you feel good.
All I really ask is that people try to know a little bit about the show before going in. Whether it be reading the small blurb on the theatre's website or doing more in depth research. Then there is less of a chance you'll be a walk out. (Apparently someone saw someone walk out) I can understand the thrill of going to see a show you know nothing about but I think knowing a tiny nugget of information is not going to ruin the show. Unless the theatre has a really bad writer and spoils a plot point or something in their synopsis, but that is pretty unlikely. These aren't movies and don't have trailers that tell you the entire story.
Besides hearing how dark the show was; I did here good things coming from people. I will say now I really enjoyed it. I thought the set was awesome. I really like how they used their thrust to it's fullest in this show. They don't have to use their thrust and they usually don't at that theatre (well not to it's fullest potential), but it was all up in that thrust for this show. In a good way.
The singing and dancing and all that jazz was good as well. There was a few sound issues with feed back and one time the mic got turned on early and we heard an actor backstage talking about how something was their favorite line while the actors on stage were having a serious conversation. I just laughed and shook my head because I knew the sound board operator.
If you are in the twin cities area and for some reason read my blog I suggest seeing Lyric Arts production of Cabaret. It made me uncomfortable in the best way possible. You know, the way you should feel when their are Nazi's involved.
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