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[impure_tale]

My dear ones, I propose a break from all this talk of violence and regulation and riots. Surely discussion must go on, but I prefer to turn my attention toward more enriching exploits. In my spare time I have been reading a number of books in the library, some containing plays and others in the progression of dramatic technique since my passing. I am most intrigued and now have it in my head to put that stage in the dining hall to proper use -- with permission from the Wardens, of course.

I, of course, will direct, and look to my fair neighbors here to find a suitable cast and crew.

But what play to choose? Something with a little grit and guts, I think. Well-versed though I am in the older traditions, it is nice to see that theatre takes more chances in later times. It will be unusual to see a production that is not comprised of rhyming couplets.

Comments

[lotoftrouble.livejournal.com]

I would love to be in a play, preferably acting. You need more actors, correct?

[impure-tale.livejournal.com]

I need more actors, and more suggestions!

[lotoftrouble.livejournal.com]

Well, you have me for an actor. As a suggestion...what type of play do you want to do?

[impure-tale.livejournal.com]

None of these silly "musicals" people keep speaking of. We haven't the equipment to support a full orchestra anyhow, and I'm willing to bet more than half the denizens of the Barge are tone deaf.

I am finding myself fascinated by some of the stylistic nodes employed in modern drama. So while I've sampled a number of plays that are just my taste, I would like something a little more challenging. Something more real, but with a hard edge. Some grit, if you will.

[lotoftrouble.livejournal.com]

'Grit'. Well, there go my suggestions. I quite enjoy the theater of the absurd, but you wouldn't want to do that. Have you tried anything by Tennesee Williams?

[impure-tale.livejournal.com]

Miss Bennet has suggested one play written by him. The Glass Menagerie, I believe. Are there any others you would recommend?