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A Night to Remember: Watching 'Medea' at West Coast Park |
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The Experimental Theatre Company's production of 'Medea' at West Coast Park was
a highly anticipated event in Singapore's theatre scene. Despite the high ticket
price, my friends and I, who were avid theatre-goers, decided to attend the
performance.
As we arrived at the park around six in the evening, we were surprised by the
vast number of people who had already gathered. The play was staged to
capitalize on the natural changing light, making the evening the perfect time to
perform. The crowd had come fully prepared, armed with picnic mats, baskets of
food, and even binoculars, all ready to enjoy the show. We carefully made our
way through the crowd and settled down under a tree.
The opening of the play was spectacular, with a breathtaking dance sequence that
used the colorful palette of the setting sun in the distance. As the actors and
actresses streamed in from around us, we were stunned by the novel experience of
having performers move around the audience instead of being on a clearly-defined
stage. This intensity of drama was something we had never experienced before.
However, a hilarious interruption occurred when an errant child tottered forward
to one of the actresses and insisted on being carried. The professional actress
ignored the child, who then bawled loudly, earning some titters from the
audience. Eventually, one of the actors picked the child up and deposited him
safely out of the way. It was funny to watch the actor trying to quell the
petulant child.
Despite the earlier interruption, the play continued at a pace that was
invigorating and heart-rending. The tragedy of Medea was powerfully enacted by
the lead actress, and torches strategically placed now lit the set. The entire
spectacle of shadows and blazing light was stunning, leaving us enthralled.
When the play finally ended, we all rose as one body to give it a standing
ovation. The actors and actresses took their bows, and the audience started to
pack up. We were so exhilarated by the power of the play that we decided to go
for supper to discuss it. It was certainly a night to remember. |
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