Group Interpretation: Patch of Blue Review

On Thursday March 13 ,  all theater classes and a majority of the English classes went to see Ms.  Stroemer's  Group Interpretation cast , perform the group interpretation of the well renowned  novel , and film ; A Patch of Blue. Group interpretations are more unique and differ from other play in that they are restricted to certain rules. 

     The number one rule is that they are not allowed to have scenery that suggests that they are at a certain setting.or in a certain era. In addition to restrictions on time and setting, the cast can't wear anything that suggests what era or place the story occurs. The third rule about the cast and their presentation is that the actors are required to use "off-stage focus".  Off -stage focus is where theactors have to look parrell to eachother or look as two people woud look while in front of a mirror. The cast must also share lines as an ensemble and have to have their musicians out of sight. Above all the rules, the play must stay at exactly thirty minutes, no more or no less . 
     The play Patch of Blue , is centered around a blind young white woman( Selina) who falls for a good natured Samaritan , she encounters while working in the park.  Unbeknowst to her, her night in shining armour( Gordon) is a blackman, which creates a societal cconflict due to the fact that they are living in the 60s. The play also explores things like social class and one's home environment . The element of Love is depicted in an unique instrument in the midst of a complicated scenerio and time of  strife. 
     The actress Montanna Sandstom, an H-F Thespian who was the damsel in distress featured in last yar's Group Interpretation; Tyranny on Trial , played the meek and distressed Selina Darcy . Joshua Miller played the kind hearted and kindred soul; Gordon, who shows that true love overcomes fear of society's taboos, and will compell you to get involved in a situation people tell you to shy away from . 
      The ensemble definetly highlighted the wide range of non prop usage , when they used body percussion, audible noises or the instruments that were allowed , under the set.   The script was intrecately written as the audience is emersed in the concept of love through different eyes, no pun intended.  As a whole the execution of Patch of Blue was done unlike any way you'll ever see it in an a typical theater or even on film.

Alphebeticaly ordered story

After venturing through the woods during Midsummer while I saw the Northern Lights , lead me to consult the butterflies. Butterflies spelled spelled out only one word: "Lorax". Considered this peice of information , I did and then came to my epiphany; "Lorax" the guardian of the trees and forest". Directly two miles north of me  was the the treehouse of the Lorax,.
      Elated, I made all haste to go and seek the knowledge of the Lorax. Further than the entry way of the forest I traveeled , keeping my eyes peeled for any sign of a tree house. Going uphill was the most difficultpart of my journey across the forest. Heavy footed, I tudged through the three foot grass. Ignoring the laws of gravity was very difficult , because 180 pounds can really weigh you down.
   Jogging now  I see that the tree house is only five yards away. Knocking on the door had now not just been an aspiration, but now a tangible reality.  Lorax peers through window blinds and asks who is there at the door. Memorable was the moment that I saw the legendary Lorax  scrutinizing me with his wide blue eyes.  No sooner that he had opened the door did he bid me to come into his treehouse. Oggling with  my eyes full of  excitement, I rushed to the inside of the treehouse and made my head do a 360.  Probing me with questions, the Lorax inquired of my purose. " Quest to find the story behind the legends of nature", I told him. " Revelation of that will come after doing a task" , he said. "Seat yourself on a stump right under the moon". "Talk to me once you have seeen a shooting star and a row of stars align". "Unless you can find a four leafed clover and toss it in a ripples pon , when the moon is full. "Very interesting", I replied. "Where could I find a four leafed clover?", I asked. "Xana ", she is the keeper of the four leaf clovers , who lives in a cavern where she keeps watch. "Your certain it's a cavern? " proceeded the nod I received froom the Lorax.  Zealously I glided outof the treehouse in search of Xana's cavern.