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Not every story ends with a happily ever
after. But one thing is for sure, that in every story’s ending is a lesson you’ll
preserve.
And that was what Thirvian
Productions of Fourth Year students Performing Arts Division- Theater Arts Unit
did on their theatrical play “Pinocchio
and the Strings of Lies”, last March 10 and 11, on Bulacan State University’s
Valencia Hall.
Plot: “A deal has been made and a Journey will start…”
Everybody loves the original Disney
movie “Pinocchio”, the once wooden toy turned real boy, a little mischievous
and whenever he spits out some lies his nose will be way longer; I’m sure
everyone loves this Disney’s Classic Movie. But what will happen if Pinocchio
became extra mischievous?
He’ll probably ruin the Disney’s
villains’ minds!
Yes, he’ll be the one to blame
for the villains to become evil; well in fact I wasn’t so sure about it.
However, in the Pinocchio the Strings of Lies, little Pinocchio did corrupted
the villains’ minds in order for him to steal their most valuable possessions
in exchange of Ursula’s magic that will make him a real boy for good.
Critique: 8/10
Why not critic a good number? I
mean, this was really-freaking-twisted coz the Pinocchio I know and love was
such a sweet and funny little guy but this Pinocchio was a mean and selfish
one.
And the most daring of all, he’s
the reason of the villains' evil act! Making it even more twisted than the
original version. However, the transitions within the story were somehow confusing
but anyways it was a great plot.
Characters: “...darkness arose from a selfish desire”
Protagonist/Antagonist
Pinocchio in here was a really
funny guy, and a really mean and selfish one. Whoever played this character on
the play will surely become a successful comedian personality.
Main Antagonist
Main Antagonist, was there such a
word?
The person who played evil queen
Ursula was a really good one. She really have work on the character and she didn’t
failed to impersonate the evil queen of the sea.
Supporting Actors
The supporting actors and
actresses also have acted upon their characters; creating different colors on
each of the scenes. One of the most prominent of which were Anastasia and
Drizella. Watching them was like looking at the original mean sisters on
Cinderella.
Critique: 9/10
I really love the efforts these
characters had putted in order to produce a really beautiful theatrical play.
Technicalities:
“Evil came from malicious fire”
Settings
Overall, the settings came out
pretty. Props and the lightings really
deserve an A +. These elements were one of the best things in the theatrical
play. Lights, Sets and Props department you all did a really great job! And so
are the creative team for making beautifully made costumes and for transforming
their artists into Disney’s villain characters.
Sounds
This is where the evil of the
play comes in.
The sounds were too, how should I put it, the sounds were somewhat too “coarse”. By coarse I mean was of bad quality. I didn’t actually understand some of the things the actors had said.
The background music was way
louder than the actors’ voices. The only good thing about the sounds was the
band that’s in charge with the special effects and music and nothing comes out
next.
Critique:
4/10
They should have putted more
attention on these, because this is one of the most special elements a play
should have. Well better luck next time, there’s always a room for improvement.
The
Final Verdict?
7/10
7/10
Over all, the play was really
good and exciting; very recommendable for viewers who want some changes on
their typical classic movies.
All of the Thirvian Productions
had spent time creating such sassy-twisted-beautiful play. They all deserve an
A+ for it.
