Bonnie And Clyde Essay

On Wednesday, October 14th, I attended the musical entitled, Bonnie and Clyde. Not only did I attend this musical, but I also had the opportunity to usher at the beginning of the show. The amount of people that attended opening night was astounding. I could feel the energy as I walked people to their seats and handed them their playbill. Once it was time for the show to start, I took my seat. I remember feeling entranced and taken away as I watched the musical. In my opinion, this show was a complete success and there were many aspects of the show that served as an incredibly impressive detail. The plot was a little unclear once the show began, but I believe it was meant to be that way as an attention getting device. As an audience member, I was able to clearly point out the plot points, crises, and obstacles as well as the climax, and resolution. For example, a clear obstacle during the show was when Bonnie and Clyde’s days of crime end abruptly when they are gunned down in a shower of bullets once the police find them. In my opinion, the plot was presented clearly, and effectively. Clyde Barrow is one of the main characters of the musical. Clyde plays an edgy, ruthless man who wants nothing but to be an outlaw, just like his childhood role model, Billy the Kid. Clyde plays a major role in the plot of Bonnie and Clyde. His character is the key

Also, because Bonnie and Clyde is a musical, there was music played throughout the entire production. Because the guns were used numerous times, I was able to observe the shock effect that it created in the crowd causing them to jump out of their seats. An example of this is when Clyde gets upset after his brother’s death and proceeds to shoot both guns in his hands repeatedly numerous times. As for the musical aspect of the show, there was music sung by the cast along with background music that was played in scenes that were more