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David Ives Sure Thing Analysis

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David Ives play “sure thing” analyze the countless variations of boy meets girl and the ensuing pick-up lines. The central theme throughout the play shows a few variations of a possible conversation that ends with a ringing bell that represents a second chance at a first impression.
I would use a thrust stage theater to direct this play where the audience around three sides and the reason being is that the audience are never far away from the action on a thrust stage, even when seated in the upper balcony, which initiate a special intimacy between the actors and the audiences. Depends on where a person is sitting, they can get their own perspective of the play. I want to make sure that the audience notice and comprehend everything that’s …show more content…

My idea is that I want Bill to change character every time the bell ring and the reason being is that he’s getting a second chance to make a good impression, its only right to approach Betty in a different way. Betty will change her character too because at some point she is going to be impolite.
The set design will look like a coffee house where people go to relax and have a cup of coffee. I wanted to have some extras in the background so it looks more realistic. The impression I am hoping this set create is that I want the audience to feel like they are watching a real life situation where a boy meets a girl and the struggle he goes through at making a first time impression whenever the bell rings. This will affect the show in a good way and the reason being is that the audience will have more of a special intimacy with the actors.
The idea or concept is to bring all these elements together to create a masterpiece about when a boy meets a girl for the first time, but he keep saying the wrong things. This play is give him a second chance at a first time impression. My idea is to make the audience feels like they could be going through the same situation and this play is to show the different ways you can approach a girl you first meet and making a good

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