I'm still not sure what I make of Top Girls. Actually, you know what? I do know what I make of Top Girls. I both loved it and hated it. Let me explain.
The Production and Acting talent was absolutely amazing, and the time flew fast- I didn't realize until it was over that 3 hours had past! So in that respect, I liked it a lot. Kudos to all the Ithaca people who were involved. BUT- I agree with Alex on this one. The play itself was overindulgent and inconsistent. I really feel like the story was just beginning with the final scene in Act II, and really would like to know what happens in the aftermath. Of course, we do know, because the aftermath was in Act I- but we didn't know that while we were watching it. Still, several of the scenes (and characters) seemed dislocated and unnecessary when I consider that the entire story arc happens (backwards) between Act II, Scene 2 and Act II, Scene 1. Oh- and the sound design kind of freaked me out a little bit- what was with the gregorian chanting in a London office building in the 80's?
But whatever. I still rather enjoyed it just because the cast was so freaking amazing.
On that note, go see it if you can. Anyone sitting there reeling from casting woes like I am will be absolutely in awe by the talent on stage.
Bravo, BFA acting majors, Bravo.
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