Boy By Diana Son Character Analysis

In the play Boy by Diana Son the artists were trying to express how truly freeing and gratifying it is to find oneself, regardless of the gender roles and stereotypes placed by society. Throughout the play you see how the artists, especially the lead actress who played the boy (Kelsey Richards) use various scenarios to accomplish their goals of what it means to be you and not a gender. The artists try to convey to you that not only is it okay to be independent, but the importance of it and hopefully in turn leave you with an imprint however small or lasting. Nonetheless, the effectiveness of the artists in accomplishing their purpose was achieved, but it was done in a very inconsistent and confusing manner, leaving the play to be lacking and not fully satisfying. First off, Boys parents, sisters, childhood friends, and neighbors all played their parts well, but it was done so in such an average fashion that it felt rather dull and predictable. I understand the importance of their parts in showing how society has these stereotypical views and the effect it causes, but it could have still been done in a more creative way. However, it was refreshing to see that not all Boy’s sisters were
The first act was well done, it sets the stage well, the humor was more amusing, and was done at a more reasonable pace. However, some things were left up in the air, like if Charlotte was being sexually abused by her mother and what type of relationship was shared between her and the Boy. These questions are only more profound and even forgotten during the second act. The second part of the play felt kind of rushed and the humor became quite repetitive and dull. But most of all I felt that this is where the purpose of the play cracked a little. The emotions, energy, and strength felt at the beginning were greatly diminished by the second act, which kind of detracted its worth as well as creating a smaller imprint in one’s