The Spitfire Grill Analysis

Over parents weekend I went to see The Spitfire Grill with my mom. I had high hopes for it, especially because my mom had watched the movie version and loved it. I was extremely let down. Not only did I feel that the acting fell short, I really didn’t like the play itself. I felt that it glossed over huge issues without a thought, despite trying to be very thoughtful towards big issues. I have to say that this really turned me off. I also felt like the direction could have been stronger. The staging was lacking, and non of the actors seemed to commit to any of their actions. Overall, I was just extremely disappointed with the show. I will start off with the things I did like, which unfortunately isn’t much. I thought that the set was beautifully done. The set designer did a great job at creating the diner, while accommodating the need for the outside, as well as an upstairs bedroom. I thought that the set was interesting and it definitely helped to keep my waning interest. The color scheme used for the set was also a good choice, it felt like a diner. It is unfortunate, however that I had the time to notice the color scheme of the set. I think if I had been more invested in the show I wouldn’t have had time to look at the set quite as in depth as I did. It is always the mark of a bad play, when the first thing you think when you get up is “wow
It was totally passable, and even enjoyable in some moments. Some of the actors were better then other, especially the woman who played the best friend. She had a lovely voice that to me carried the show. Everyone else was fine, with most being pretty good, and the main actress being only ok. She had some good songs, however, there were times that she was extremely pitchy. Honestly, that is all I can think of that I enjoyed at all, the rest of the show I found pretty unbearable. It was boring, poorly written, directed, and several times down right