Like A Billion Likes Play Summary

“Like a Billion Likes” The first production at Stage West on February 8, 2018 marketed as a “teenage drama with dark comedy” (News Play Exchange). Entering the play relatively no information, the production of “Like a Billion Likes” seemed to focus on our obsession with social media and human desire have fame. The production committed to discuss two major sociological themes, gender fluidity and the obsession with social media as form of self-value. Although, the play was successful in its artistic qualities, and social significance; the execution lacked perspective and suffered towards the end.
The production “Like a Billion Likes” contained some element s discussed in class and completely left others out of the set. Critical perspectives discussed in class were present, such as the clever use of the set and the social significance of the play in our current sociological climate. The artistic quality of the play was interesting, as the play used their set to convey the intimate
A crucial part of the story came from the nature of the relationship between the mother and daughter. In the audience, people starting tearing or seemed into the action on the set. However, Misty and Jacey at times felt dull and flat, when performing certain actions. As someone who has experience in this field, the misconnection with the audience will occur if it seems scripted, therefore an actor must avoid this at all costs. Influencing the rest of the play, the last scene with Misty and Jacey fell short and felt scripted. Thus, this moment did not create the effect expected. In fact, many audience members were confused about the setting; the conversation or what had occurred were ambiguities to the audience. Adding something technical in order to indicate time has progressed and the setting would not be a horrific idea, especially if it relates to social