Minefields and Miniskirts
Thu, 18 Aug 2005, 08:27 amDon Allen3 posts in thread
Minefields and Miniskirts
Thu, 18 Aug 2005, 08:27 amSaw this production last night at the Playhouse, it has been receiving standing ovations and it is justified.
This play has five women telling their stories of what effect the Vietnam war had on women, four went to Vietnam during the Vietnam war and one married a soldier who went to Vietnam.
The acting is superb, the set design is impressive and perfect, the sound design is great, the lighting is amazing.
I sat in the front row and I am glad I did as, we felt like we were there due to the size of the Playhouse's stage.
I enjoyed Ruby's Last Dollar but if you can get to this production you will see professional theatre at its best and will be inspired to improve your theatre productions.
Don Allen
This play has five women telling their stories of what effect the Vietnam war had on women, four went to Vietnam during the Vietnam war and one married a soldier who went to Vietnam.
The acting is superb, the set design is impressive and perfect, the sound design is great, the lighting is amazing.
I sat in the front row and I am glad I did as, we felt like we were there due to the size of the Playhouse's stage.
I enjoyed Ruby's Last Dollar but if you can get to this production you will see professional theatre at its best and will be inspired to improve your theatre productions.
Don Allen
Re: Minefields and Miniskirts
Tue, 23 Aug 2005, 11:38 pmWalter Plinge
I wanted to enjoy this show, but cannot say that I did. I certainly appreciated the stories but felt that as "Theatre" it failed. The only theatrical performance, for me, was that of the wife of the Vietnam Vet. The rest were just reciting monologues. I felt the set was bland and contributed nothing to the show. I was disappointed with my night at the theatre; I have been moved more by similar stories as told on ABC RN series such as Verbatim. BUT.. of all the people who I know who saw this "play" I am the only one who feels this way.. so perhaps it is ME!