Mary Had A Little Ham Character Analysis
Reflection: “Mary Had a Little Ham”/ “The Snow Queen”
“Mary Had a Little Ham” is the story of a barnyard pig that wants to be a Broadway star and eventually brings his dream to realization, thanks to a little girl at the barn named Mary who believes in him. He sings a lot about how he wants to leave his home, and “get out of the slop.” His two pig siblings doubt him and mock him until he is successful, then they suddenly love him. It reminded me of Rudolph’s “other reindeer”. Throughout the play, there are many short musical numbers. Some themes that emerged were believing in yourself, friendship, and sharing talents.
Stanley the pig was cast as a heavy set guy, but the other two siblings were slim. There were a few jokes about Stanley's weight, …show more content…
This ensured that the audience (and children specifically) knew which character we were supposed to be paying attention to. When Stanley steps to center stage it supports the idea that he is trying to become a theatre star. Most of the parts where Mary appears onstage, she carries with her a large painted mailbox set piece, then carries it off. Perhaps this was so the audience knew that she was somewhere far away, and not in the same room as Stanley. The two pig siblings are usually upstage left, standing as a pair and mocking Stanley. The scene where the two pig Broadway producers are in the back of the taxi seemed somewhat believable as far as blocking. It was created through the use of black boxes if I remember …show more content…
The actor who plays Gerda, whom I recognized from Heathers, appeared to be experienced and did well with the vocals as well. The actor who played Kai could pass as younger, especially with the overalls they put on him. The acting in this one seems more serious. There is a style to their characters that they are desperate for whatever it is they want. Amy Reynolds, who played the witch, used very “witchy” vocalizations and laughs to further stylize her character in a comedic way. One memorable stage picture is the Snow Queen sprinkling her snow down and singing on top of the ladder. It emphasizes her mystical presence and her elevated power. Another one that stood out was the character of Kai looking out with offstage focus as math equations pass by in the background on screen. In addition, when the Snow Queen first kisses Kai, it is a very intense and memorable
“Mary Had a Little Ham” is the story of a barnyard pig that wants to be a Broadway star and eventually brings his dream to realization, thanks to a little girl at the barn named Mary who believes in him. He sings a lot about how he wants to leave his home, and “get out of the slop.” His two pig siblings doubt him and mock him until he is successful, then they suddenly love him. It reminded me of Rudolph’s “other reindeer”. Throughout the play, there are many short musical numbers. Some themes that emerged were believing in yourself, friendship, and sharing talents.
Stanley the pig was cast as a heavy set guy, but the other two siblings were slim. There were a few jokes about Stanley's weight, …show more content…
This ensured that the audience (and children specifically) knew which character we were supposed to be paying attention to. When Stanley steps to center stage it supports the idea that he is trying to become a theatre star. Most of the parts where Mary appears onstage, she carries with her a large painted mailbox set piece, then carries it off. Perhaps this was so the audience knew that she was somewhere far away, and not in the same room as Stanley. The two pig siblings are usually upstage left, standing as a pair and mocking Stanley. The scene where the two pig Broadway producers are in the back of the taxi seemed somewhat believable as far as blocking. It was created through the use of black boxes if I remember …show more content…
The actor who plays Gerda, whom I recognized from Heathers, appeared to be experienced and did well with the vocals as well. The actor who played Kai could pass as younger, especially with the overalls they put on him. The acting in this one seems more serious. There is a style to their characters that they are desperate for whatever it is they want. Amy Reynolds, who played the witch, used very “witchy” vocalizations and laughs to further stylize her character in a comedic way. One memorable stage picture is the Snow Queen sprinkling her snow down and singing on top of the ladder. It emphasizes her mystical presence and her elevated power. Another one that stood out was the character of Kai looking out with offstage focus as math equations pass by in the background on screen. In addition, when the Snow Queen first kisses Kai, it is a very intense and memorable