My thoughts of "Bursting the Grape"

There are a couple of things that I found interesting while reading the review on “Bursting the Grape.”

The first thing that stood out to me was the detail and thought that had been put into the audiences’ environment, even before the play had officially started. Having the Biome as a theatre space, is such a great way to bring audiences into a different world, and allow their minds to accept the story they will be shown. However, the Biome is not the only element that prepares the audience for what they are about to see. Having Silenus guiding everyone to the Citrus Grove by following a thread, also involves and allows the spectators to connect with events that take part in the show.

Another thing that caught my attention while reading, was how minimalistic this piece seemed to be. Due to personal preferences, it really made me appreciate the play more when reading the rest of the review. As it is, the audience is presented with a large cast and an overwhelming theatre. To add in a majestic amount of props and set piece would be quite bombarding. For example, a simply red tape is more affective in creating a labyrinth, because it involves the imagination, and it opens up the stage more.

Finally, I enjoyed that it was a somewhat modern take on a Greek myth, yet there was still a traditional aspect to how it was presented.