{"id":2172,"date":"2023-11-30T14:34:20","date_gmt":"2023-11-30T13:34:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.mis-munich.de\/buchhofbulletin\/?p=2172"},"modified":"2023-11-30T14:34:20","modified_gmt":"2023-11-30T13:34:20","slug":"too-much-light-makes-the-baby-go-blind-30-neo-futuristic-plays-in-60-minutes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blog.mis-munich.de\/buchhofbulletin\/2023\/11\/30\/too-much-light-makes-the-baby-go-blind-30-neo-futuristic-plays-in-60-minutes\/","title":{"rendered":"MIS students perform 30 Neo-futuristic plays in 60 minutes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The cast of the Senior School play take their final bows (MIS Photographer).<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

By Red B., Grade 9<\/span><\/p>\n

As the spotlight dimmed, the clothesline emptied, the sounds of footsteps are heard on stage. When the lights come up, the 11 members of the cast and the two members of the stage crew take their final bows.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The final performance of \u201c<\/span>Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind<\/span><\/i>\u201c took place in the PAC Friday, Nov. 10. The play ending left the actors feeling bittersweet and many were disappointed and sad that it ended.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201c(It\u2019s) The idea of being part of something bigger, you\u2019re working to create something for other people,\u201d said Jo B., Grade 9, a member of the cast. \u201cYou can just create this whole world and be a part of it and other people like it!\u201d<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For people unfamiliar with the play, \u201c<\/span>Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind\u201d<\/span><\/i> is 30 different plays all performed in sixty minutes or less, with some plays lasting ten seconds and others taking up to six minutes to perform. The cast almost finished within the time limit each of the three nights of performances.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Many cast members had similar opinions on their favourite plays. With hilarious plays like \u201cLove, Alani\u201d and \u201cLawsuit,\u201d the cast had so much fun making this comedy come to life.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But not all plays were easy. Especially for cast members Jo and Freddie T., Grade 9, play number 27, \u201cRevolution\u201d, caused quite a bit of trouble for the cast and directors.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIt would have been easier if the script had been in order,\u201d Freddie said.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The play, unlike many conventional plays was written in a way that the actors would perform five different acts in multiple different and confusing orders. It caused both performers in the scene much mental stress, they said. Until they looked at the play deeper.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI did some work on it more\u2026unpacking the scene and I actually really like it… There\u2019s a lot there,\u201d Jo said.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

By the end, she said the scene was a great addition to the play.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The cast also had things to say about nerves.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cI know my lines, and then I just blank.\u201d Alec W., Grade 10, said. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It is not uncommon for actors to mess up lines on stage, yet the cast managed to play off any and all mistakes in a way that made them feel like they were part of the script. But forgetting lines isn\u2019t the only thing that could have prevented this amazing cast from performing well.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s probably my biggest thing holding me back in theatre is that I get so freaked out about learning my lines,\u201d Jo said. \u201cI overthink it.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Multiple cast members agreed. So, if you wish to become like these talented actors, don\u2019t fret! You don\u2019t have to be as fearless as everyone believes.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With the curtains closing on this wonderful production, that bittersweet feeling the cast feel will take some time to fade. But, no matter what, these actors will remain good friends for years to come.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u201cI think they\u2019re all lovely people, We\u2019re a very open-minded bunch of people.\u201d Dora F., Grade 9 said.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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