Theater Blog Post

What surprised you about seeing Noises Off rather than reading it? There were many differences between the reading of Noises Off vs. the seeing it. I got to see the show before I read it, so I definitely wasn’t surprised by the text. In fact, when I listened to other people reading the script I would hear the actor/actress say the line again with their accent. It made for quite an enjoyable experience whilst reading the first act. The comedy was not really a surprise when I read the play, but it definitely came across a lot better when it was acted out on stage. I could tell that the play was funny, however, there were numerous moments that I didn’t find funny while reading but turned out to be hilarious while watching. Even the moments that were entertaining in the reading turned out to be much better when acted on stage. I was also surprised by how well the doors, sardines, and set flowed together. In the script, all of those things seemed to be confusing and nonsensical. Through the directing and intuition of the actors the confusion ceased. The entrances and exits flowed together flawlessly and added hilarity to the show.