Analysis Of Twelfth Night

Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare was performed at the Whole Food’s rooftop on the night of September 30th by Present Company. Directed by Joseph Garlock, the play was well received by adults and children alike. The success of the play was achieved particularly through the play’s execution of stage techniques, community engagement methods, and unique character portrayals which increased the entertainment aspect of the play and facilitated understanding of the play’s plotline.

Through stage set techniques, characters were able to manipulate space and make the play more engaging for spectators through establishing closer actor and audience interactions. At the play, seating areas were arranged in a semi-circle formation that allowed easy access for actors to maneuver within the audience through alleyways, and the close proximity of all the seating spaces made the set more inclusive as a whole. No matter if the spectator was sitting on the

Every band member of The Rudesbees wasn’t just a band member. All of the musicians also acted in side roles on stage, which showed the artistry in each character. Traditionally in an auditorium, the music would be played by pit members who would have no stage time, but the way the actors and musicians interchanged in Twelfth Night added to the unpredictability and uniqueness of the play, causing it to stand out from other versions. Through the pair-up between the players and The Rudesbees, this emphasized the cast’s cohesion and made the production seem like a more unified effort. The liveliness of Michael Fertsenfeld on stage brought energy to the music he played, and this was also applicable to the other band members as well. With this constant stream of spirit, the play was able to exert a certain type of intensity and vitality in the audience throughout the entire night, making the performance highly