The Secret Life Of Suitcases Play Analysis

The Secret Life of Suitcases absolutely fascinated me, particularly in the play's use of a puppet and props. The puppet itself seemed rather simple, which was fitting for the main character, Larry. He didn't even have a mouth. As the play kept moving, however, it was clear that the puppet perfectly portrayed Larry in his quiet, average-like character. In addition to Larry was the amazing props that we used throughout the play. There were big suitcases, little suitcases, a receipt printer, a suitcase-boat, a shark, a rocket-the list seems endless. Yet, each of those props, though simple, added so much to the piece. The receipt printer, for example, was made from a suitcase, and all the performers did was slip a piece of paper up through the hole as Larry worked, and it was enchanting! These elements sucked the audience into the world and created complete belief amongst viewers. The Off the Map theatre company is

How did they know when to stop devising? And how many ideas and proposals did they have to go through before getting to the finish line? Another question I have is what this performance has done to inspire other works, or has it? While I do still have lingering questions, I'm not disappointed that they're not answered. In many ways, I feel like these questions can only be answered through experience. The Secret Life of Suitcases incorporated several contemporary practices into the performance, including devising, physicality and technology. The whole piece itself was devised, based entirely on a curiosity about suitcases. The piece was also performed with a deep reliance on the physicality of the puppet and also the physicality of the puppeteers to help communicate the message of the play. Throughout the performance, the audience enjoyed seeing the many uses of technology, whether it was through the lighting or the music. Both were used to reflect the time and location of