Alaina Chester
Ohio
University’s Department of Theater has officially opened the renowned
Shakespeare play As You Like It! The
story surrounds multiple entertaining characters. After Oliver, the eldest son,
inherits everything as a result of his father’s passing, he denies and
practically abandons caring for his younger brother Orlando. Although their
father is gone, much tension remains with their family and Duke Fredrick. He is
the father of Celia who is best friends with Rosalind who eventually falls in
love with Orlando, “the enemy’s” son.
The
story takes multiple twist and surprises! It gives the audience such an entertaining
journey on love. You will laugh at the ridiculous Touchstone character that is
a clown and is one of the most speak-whatever-comes-to-mind kinds of
characters. You will relate to that moment when you speak to a guy or a girl
who just takes your breath away as Rosalind acquaints with Orlando. I enjoyed the scene where Rosalind is speechless after
meeting Orlando for the first time. It made me smile! It was very believable! The
words of Shakespeare are sometime hard to understandable but this was relatable.
The stage set up is beautiful. A centerpiece above
center stage appears to be a tree with its roots that change color from warm to
cool depending on the time of day within the play. They drop fall leaves from it
giving it such a warm and comfortable feel.
The set allows for so many different exits and entrances in which made
the production come more to life. The actors and actresses
have worked hard and are successful in their efforts. It is refreshing to walk out of the Forum
Theatre after seeing this production of As
You Like It.
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