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A review by casey_larsen
Our Town by Thornton Wilder
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I had heard of Our Town before but had no idea what it was about. After both reading and watching it, I can say that I quite liked it, even though it's definitely out of my realm of what I usually gravitate towards.
The play has an overall theme of there being a fascination in the ordinary, especially when it's not one's own "ordinary." And to view everyday human life as "ordinary" and simply dismiss it is a disservice to humankind. So, take the time to look around you, add your play about an average small town and its people to a time capsule, and recognize that there is something extraordinary even in the ordinary.
My rating is based on the fact that I definitely enjoyed watching more than reading, which makes sense for a play, and the lack of diversity was a bit disheartening; however, that's easily remedied based on casting choices.
The play has an overall theme of there being a fascination in the ordinary, especially when it's not one's own "ordinary." And to view everyday human life as "ordinary" and simply dismiss it is a disservice to humankind. So, take the time to look around you, add your play about an average small town and its people to a time capsule, and recognize that there is something extraordinary even in the ordinary.
My rating is based on the fact that I definitely enjoyed watching more than reading, which makes sense for a play, and the lack of diversity was a bit disheartening; however, that's easily remedied based on casting choices.