AIDA by Ashley

Aida was different from my expectations and yet it was more than I thought it would be. The plot was intriguing and kept my attention the entire play. I was surprised from reading about the paly and comparing my expectations to the actual play. I thought it was going to be an entirely new plot for a more modern view. There were some funny additions to the play that were modern, but then there were additions that I felt really hadn’t added to the play. For instance, the mops were way out of place for me and just didn’t make sense. I think that sticking with rags, which they would have used back then, wouldn’t have drawn my attention away for the actors. Adding the bit about you are what you wear with the princess was funny and I thought was very good. After I started watching the play, I thought that there would be more emphasis on culture and history.

The ending was very good and well thought through. I loved how they had foreshadowed the first scene in to the last scene. I thought it was very clever how they met again in the museum at the end. The actors came across as down-to-earth, which helped them portray their characters. I enjoyed this play very much. Overall, I would give this play an 8 out 10.