Modern Day PillowTalk
I must admit I was very surprised how much I enjoyed Love Person. I had attended a production at the Experimental Theater last semester and it was the most bizarre play I have ever been to. I was expecting some of the same at the Mixed Blood Theater.
For a couple of days afterward I kept thinking about the play. What was it that was so intriguing to me? It finally hit me that the play had the same qualities the old Doris Day and Rock Hudson Movies used to have. A good love story with a unique twist. I felt the actors were authentic and very real in their parts. The use of the different languages didn't seem to make a difference. Love is love in all languages.
I felt a bit disadvantaged not being able to read signing, I had to rely on the monitors which prevented me from seeing some of the expression on the actors faces. That made me reflect on how those of us that only know one language probably are losing the richness of expression of different cultures. When I have had patients who don't speak English I have felt there was something missing in our communication even with an interpretor. Maybe I should use my hands more. I loved the part when Free spoke about her hands. They are really more important than I think we realize.
Coming from the health/science background I know we are less aware of the educational value art, music and theater play in our culture. I was pleasantly surprised by the Mixed Blood Theater, but will watch for future productions and will recommend it to others. Bette Jo
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