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Murder In The Cathedral - Paper

Murder In The Cathedral

The production of , which was a joint effort of the 2-SD students of the College of Arts & Sciences in cooperation with Kultura and Viare, came off with much success. Directed by Carlos Silvestre Carino, this Shakespearean-like play by T. S. Eliot flourished with a well-chosen cast and an ideal stage setting. Eliot centers the play around Archbishop Thomas Becket (alternately played by Joel Parcon & Robster Evangelista), who returns to the town of Canterbury after a seven-year absence. Brought to his powerful position under the auspices of King Henry II, Becket's refusal to unite the powers of the church with those of the king marked him as a traitor and resulted in his subsequent flight ...

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Becket makes his peace with God, the king's revenge is still impending. Eliot has written a beautiful play that alternates between being powerful and preachy. In certain scenes, the characters address the audience directly. These asides, combined with the intimate and cold atmosphere of the Telengtan Hall, draw the audience into the play. The cast performed well, breathing emotion into Eliot's lyrical lines, often in a choral reading style. The music, costumes and makeup definitely have to be applauded as it did add to the whole foreboding effect of the play. The music was perfectly selected and played at just the right times, while the makeup enhanced the evilness of the tempters. The production had the luxury of spotlighting and lighting control for mood changes. Most action occurs in the light, and occasionally one notices that the tempters and the evil knights remain at the light's edge, cast in sinister shadow. One of two most memorable scenes for me takes place between the ...

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Added: 1/4/2008 09:27:54 AM
Category: English
Type: Premium Paper
Words: 625
Pages: 3

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