Let The Sunshine Play Analysis
What a privilege it is to work with David Williamson on his 2009 masterpiece, Let the Sunshine. When QTC approached me to direct, I immediately decided to feature this play in my 2016 season. This is because it is still relevant, especially to younger people trying to find their place in the world…it really captures a perfect image of society today.
The play is set before and during the global financial crisis and clearly demonstrates its effects. Let the Sunshine explores the relationship between two families during this time period living in Noosa and Sydney during the Global Financial Crisis. Toby and Ros – a left-wing documentary director and publisher, trying to point out the flaws in capitalism – and Ron and Natasha – the complete opposite, right-wing property developer and the queen bee of Noosa – who …show more content…
These themes are significant to society because many people can relate to them through experience. The theme of love is extremely important in Emma and Rick’s search for identity. This is because it helps change their mindsets and their career. The symbolism of hope is a clear indication that in the end love will prevail and there is hope for future generations. This message is what Toby’s socialist views originally reflected when he states, ‘I realised the dream of peace, love and understanding was over long ago’, demonstrating his loss of hope for the future of society. In the opinions of Rick and Emma this isn’t the case, instead there is still hope for future generations, shown through their message for Toby at the end of the play. This is also displayed through the title of the play Let the Sunshine which is also the name of a 1960’s pop culture song symbolising peace and love. The depiction of themes by David Williamson has made the play contemporary and significant to audiences
The play is set before and during the global financial crisis and clearly demonstrates its effects. Let the Sunshine explores the relationship between two families during this time period living in Noosa and Sydney during the Global Financial Crisis. Toby and Ros – a left-wing documentary director and publisher, trying to point out the flaws in capitalism – and Ron and Natasha – the complete opposite, right-wing property developer and the queen bee of Noosa – who …show more content…
These themes are significant to society because many people can relate to them through experience. The theme of love is extremely important in Emma and Rick’s search for identity. This is because it helps change their mindsets and their career. The symbolism of hope is a clear indication that in the end love will prevail and there is hope for future generations. This message is what Toby’s socialist views originally reflected when he states, ‘I realised the dream of peace, love and understanding was over long ago’, demonstrating his loss of hope for the future of society. In the opinions of Rick and Emma this isn’t the case, instead there is still hope for future generations, shown through their message for Toby at the end of the play. This is also displayed through the title of the play Let the Sunshine which is also the name of a 1960’s pop culture song symbolising peace and love. The depiction of themes by David Williamson has made the play contemporary and significant to audiences