Evaluation of a Theatrical Production of Too Much Punch For Judy
'Too Much Punch for Judy' is a true story about a teenage girl, Judy,
who kills her sister in a drink-drive incident, which occurs on the
way home from a typical night out. This play is performed using the
words spoken of those involved or closely affected; the play
illustrates the far-reaching effects of the fatality on family,
witnesses and the emergency services.
I thought the performance was very thought provoking as it made me
realise how I felt about Drink Driving. It was very disturbing to see
that some people don't even think about the consequences of their
actions.
It presents the idea of Judy and Joanna's situation and the events
that led up to the death of Joanna in funny way, which even makes you
laugh, but it makes you sad because you know what happens in the end.
For example, After Judy and Joanna run out of the Wine bar, they argue
about who drives and say:
Judy: 'Fine, You drive'
Just as she says this, they freeze the scene and in slow motion she
throws the keys to Judy, they stare at each other for a second and
then carry on with the scene.
I think this is done this way, because the actors class this as a Key
Moment.
I found the scene in the pub, very funny, but then after watching the
Key Moment, I felt really sad because I knew what their decision would
result in.
I think the play is relevant to an audience of my age because more and
more kids my age are resulting to drinking 'binges' whether it is for
problems or just plain fun, and placing themselves in dangerous
situations.
According to a recent survey the rate of alcohol-related traffic
crashes is greater for drivers ages 16 to 20 than for drivers age 21
and older. So, this play is relevant and could stop and make students
think about their actions and consequences.
It was very nice to read something that had a lot of drama and suspense. This story has a mix of everything. It has a bit of suspense, drama, and comedy; therefore, it led it to be a very nice play. The people that would most like this play, has to be people who like suspense, drama, and thriller. These people would like it, because this story has a mix of everything, so the people who like to have a mix in their stories, they will love this story. It will suit them, and will give them a pleasure of reading a nice
Not all plays are character-driven, in fact a great many are not. So if the characters are not what keep the audience intrigued, well then what does? There are many possible answers to this question. Paper Wheat uses the history of a group of people, a specific message commenting on a time period, spectacle elements such as song and dance, and the genre of comedy to keep its audience both engaged and entertained.
This is a lesson which is still relevant today. Though the acting and dialogue seem to appeal to an older audience, young viewers can still enjoy and learn from this play. Prejudices, suspicion, and thoughtlessness are as prevalent as ever. For any problem, humans will look for a scapegoat. The War on Terror seems to bring similar feelings as those around during the Cold War. The lesson of trusting other people is as relevant now as it was in 1960, when the show originally aired.
whether it is the right or wrong thing to do. In this case, during a
These two particular adaptations have translated this interpretation differently, specifically because of the medium being used. The Broadway play focuses more towards adults considering that is their target audience, and the Disney ...
Most of the characters in the play seemed to be fairly young, energetic people. Their problems were so much more manageable and yet handled in a way that did not affect society. Their idea of marriage was so simple. They all knew they would be marrying someone from their territory and raising a family without ever leaving to see what was outside of the territory. To me, that seems like such a sheltered way to live your live. But now day’s things are so much more complicated. Problems that could be manageable are blown out of proportion and marriages end in divorce and broken families. People are constantly moving and unsettled. Stabbings that occurred accidentally in that time are committed on purpose or for no reason today.
...onnects his audience to the characters and although the play is written for the Elizabethan era, it remains pertinent by invoking the notion of human nature. He implements themes of love, anger, and impulsiveness and demonstrates the influence these emotions have on human behavior. It is evident that because human nature is constant, people have and will continue to be affected by these emotions.
Firstly I would set this play in the 21st century so that a modern audience could relate to it. Algernon, one of the main characters in the play, would live in a luxury apartment in the centre of London, over looking the River Thames. His apartment would have a minimalist theme to it and would be influenced by aesthetic; for example he would have a piece of abstract art on the wall for no reason other than that he thinks it looks nice.
the play draws its readers to identify with Richard and thereby to participate in a
the viewers that it is modern. It is effective to have the play in a
the play may be pass to modern society, that one may not learn, or even
...cused at a younger age group, but many of the younger age groups are not interested in the plays of Shakespeare, so they lose out both ways.
A modern audience has a lot in common with a Jacobean audience. We all want, or wanted I suppose, to watch an interesting story that can hold our interest for a few hours and maybe inspire a few laughs or a little philosophical thought if we are up for it. For a play to do this, it is important that it feels relevant to us as a viewer
The play is based loosely on fact but more importantly it is set in a
I feel that this play has been so famous because of the links to the audience, and the universal themes of love and hate will cause empathy amongst the viewers for probably evermore.