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Avenue Q Play Analysis
I had a great time last night watching Avenue Q it was an outstanding puppet character performance, it was worth spending time. This was my first experience as watching a live play, especially with puppet musical play. I request my cousin to come with me to watch this famous play by Jeff Whitty and he enjoyed show much. I think the title of the play Avenue Q perfectly suit because although from Avenue A to O is for rich people but why did the author chose Avenue Q. Is he trying to show the struggle of Avenue Q, where people have a difficult time finding their purpose?
First, I would like to talk about the development of character and the puppet character. The dialogues and comedy were good, especially, when the characters expressing their feelings seem like they had put lots of effort remembering the dialogues. However, puppet was played by the actors but, when communicating with puppet the character was
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I like the set design of the play it looks realistic it seems like you are living in moment. For example, the wall was made of wood but the color contrast gave a realist impression. Also, the set design is important because it gives idea to audience where the setting of the play is located. Although the building in this play were relatively new, the original Broadway play set design was very worn out. In my opinion, if the play was old then the set design should look like the original Broadway play because on Avenue Q middle and lower class family leave. The apartment look like they leave on Avenue A. In additional, the costume is also important so the audience can figure out who they are. I think costume also show the personality of a character like upper, middle, and lower class and the costume designer of this play did great work. Especially, when two or three character wearing black cloths and the puppets were in red, blue, and green this shows the color

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