Today our theater class went to see PunkRock at the Lyric Theater. It was a great performance, and a bit more conservative in comparison with Earthquakes in London. It took place on a stage you would normally think a theater would have, sort of picture-framed with the seats outward in an arch in one direction. The show's premise was about rich high school students and the beatings they take emotionally by going to this private high school. Eventually the emotions get the most of the main character and he brings a gun to school and shoots many of his classmates.
This school shooting scenario has never happened (knock on wood) in England. This play really tugged at your heartstrings and made you look at how the characters were dealing with things psychologically. We were able to meet with the cast after the performance, and a question was asked about the message of the playwright. The assistant director answered by saying something along the lines of: High school students' problems are real problems, just as adult issues are real. People need to realize that young adults' issues must be addressed before a tragedy occurs.
These plays have really been making me think and I've really enjoyed them so far. Next week on Wednesday we go see "Money"
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