This Friday I went to see Southeastern's production, The Imaginary Invalid. The show was interesting from the very start. Before the play even began I was surprised to see girls with painted faces and brightly colored dresses, dancing in the isles. The actual storyline proved to be just as entertaining. The play opens up with Argen, a man who has convinced himself of being sick when he is really not. He desperately wants his daughter, Angelique, to marry a doctor so he can get free medical care. However, Angelique is already in love with a young man named Cleante. We come to find that Argen's wife is really only after his money. When Argen discovers this and realizes that his daughter truly loves him, he allows Angelique to marry whoever she wants.
Over all I thought the play was very unique. It was full of lots of laughs and random singing/dance acts. I was really impressed with the acting-Southeastern is definitely full of many talented people.
I agree, our school is really packed full of talent. I was amazed from the girls that danced, to the actors, to the small roles of the play; we really do have some talented people at this school. And of course they were directed by a very talented person as well!
ReplyDeleteMy media ethics prof summed it up like this: most plays here feel like they have one or two talented actors or well cast roles, but this entire play was spot on; everyone was an actor and a perfect fit.
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