FREE ESSAY ON DOG LOGIC AND DEATH AND TAXES

DOG LOGIC AND DEATH AND TAXES

Rene Quine
Dram 1310
Defining the Character
A character can be foremost defined by their appearance. The costume for Anita in Dog
Logic defined several aspects of that character. The actual appearance of her immediately
told me she was old. She had her hair in a bun, wrinkles, and she wore her outfit the way
an old person would wear their clothing. Her costume also gave the impression she was a
successful person. The clothes looked new and she accessorised, paying attention to
detail right down to her purse and belt. The costume also showed how self-absorbed she
was in retrospect to her son's clothing. She was dressed nicely and Hertel, her son, was
wearing a pair of dirty, old looking overalls and a dingy shirt. This factor also helped
predict that she was going to try to trick her son into selling his precious land. The
costume is very important in defining the character because that is one of the first
things you notice.
The Wall is Down
I believe the fourth wall being broken in Dog Logic and in Death and Taxes were both
positive experiences for the audience. It was a unique experience for the audience
because this is rarely done in most productions. The fact that the actors were talking
directly to them got them involved in the play. Involvement is a great way to keep the
audience's attention. I believe that it kept the audience interested because they were
incorporated into the play. I am sure the audience was more inclined to stay during these
shows because of the direct interaction. The audience feels their presence is needed for
the play to function properly. This also made them focus more on what the performers were
saying and doing.
Walking Into The Play
The fact that the play began as soon as the audience entered the building made a great
impact. Some of the audience were a bit confused in the begining, but everyone eventually
caught on. The people were delighted to this individual experience because they got to
participate in the play. The actual interaction between the audience and the performers
gave the audience an actual feel for the setting of the play. It prepared them for what
was about to take place on stage. Some of the audience really enjoyed themselves and took
an active role in the lobby. I beleive this personal interaction made it more fun. The
audience had the opportunity to play along and simply enjoy themselves.