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Peter And The Star Catcher Play Essay

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Peter and the Star Catcher Props

The play Peter and the Star Catcher is a play that relies on the audience's use of imagination in order for the play to make sense. To help drive the plot the use of props was crucial and needed to be executed correctly for the performance to be successful. The props were the best and most important element of the production because without them the show would have been mundane and a draggy experience.
What was very impressive about this production compared to the others is the use of the cast making their own sound effects and being used as props. To simulate doors the crew would stand in different formations and when they were touched they, opened a door and made a creaking noise and when the door closed they all …show more content…

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