By Cal
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2j2PsiTpOmo
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Some plays take a while to get into and that’s okay because
it’s worth a bit of time and effort. But when it comes to a short play, you
really need to grab your audience from the start because the play will be over
before you know it. You can’t take thirteen minutes to get into a play when
it’s only thirteen minutes long.
The Bird, written by Rick Allden, grabbed me instantly. I think it’s because Adam, played by Keiron Self, is so uncomfortable and awkward. This immediately alerts you to the fact that something is going on. It’s not clear what at first, but there’s something likeable about the man that makes you want to listen. The feeling he needs to talk.
A lot of people say there’s a fine line between comedy and
tragedy and I think this play illustrates that so well. Adam is where he is
because of a sad reason. He’s lost someone he loves. But he’s discovered
something very unexpected which is creating moments of comedy.
The comedy doesn’t ruin the tragedy. It enhances it. Every
time you come out of a moment of comedy, the tragedy hits you all over again. It’s
such a simple idea, but it’s so powerful. As the play is so short, I don’t want
to go into detail about all the little moments, but the play worked really well
and the ending is lovely.
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