A Christmas Carol Is One Of The Most Iconic Play - 1029 Words

Tina Nguyen Theatre 110 Professor Guichard 18 December 2015 A Christmas Carol A Christmas Carol is one of the most iconic play as it displays an abundance of successful components. From acting, to stage directing, scenery, costumes, and lighting, the production portrays all those significant aspects. Throughout the process of the play, the plot and acting was incredibly engaging and dramatic. As for the stage directing, all props and cues are organized and well constructed. As for the costumes, scenery, and lighting, all elements was focused on the theme of the play; this created a remarkable environment for the audience to settle on. During the course of the play, the actors were believable in their portrayal of their roles. For†¦show more content†¦When Scrooge discovered a surprising event of his past/present, he would often stand in one place with a confused look on his face, creating a believable action. Throughout the play, Scrooge would also lay on the floor and scream with such regret and sorrow that it leaves the audience in a mutual state. When Scrooge finally awakened from his ghost visits, he saw Mrs. Dilbar and ran to her with open arms and embraced every aspects of his life with a positive attitude. He touched everything and yelled, â€Å"I don’t know what to do! I am as light as a feather, I am as happy as an angel, I am as merry as a school-boy. I am as giddy as a drunken man. A merry Christmas to every-body! A happy New Year to all the world! Hallo here! Whoop! Hallo!† His face was filled with such excitement and he was tiptoeing and twirling on his feet; this was persuasive as it makes the audience feel that he was truly happy. Another actor who was successful in the play was Eric Steven Flores, who portrayed the role of Young Ebenezer. He had charisma, physicality, and was convincing in bringing the young Ebenezer to life. For example, when Belle came to divorce him, his face had such anger and confusion; he was also putting his hands on his hips and standing a distancing himsel f from her. When his sister came to visit him, he ran to her with open arms and smiled with such gracefulness when he said, â€Å"HOW HAVE YOU BEEN!†, along with examining her from head to toe