Once On This Island

Once on this land, a beautiful love story was bursting into bloom. In this magical world of laughter and peace, people dance and sing, composing a symphony of harmony. I am impressed by every detail of the musical. It is hard to imagine that this is the work of high school students. In my opinion, Once On This Island fulfills the requirements of a professional musical. Music, dance, songs and dialogues are mixed in a fascinating way, which results in a perfect show.

My favorite part about the musical is the costume. I love the Bohemian style of the entire play. They make every actor and actress shine on the stage. I like the way that they are unique and coherent at the same time. The color blending and the matching of prints of these clothes work perfectly and create a catchy effect. Moreover, the jewelry and the hair accessory catch my full attention through the whole play. I love the details of the accessory of the four gods, especially the gods of death and love. I also love the gorgeous henna on their legs and hands. My favorite costume is the one on the blue god. The actress sparkles with that fascinating outfit.

Music is one of the best parts of the play. They add colors to the dialogue. I still remember the mind washing cadence when people with green masks come out. Beats drop on my heart and make me move. Music is what feeling sounds like. In Once On This Island, the feeling of every character is expressed naturally though dancing music notes. I feel upset when Ryan dies. I feel happy when the couple accepts the baby. I am totally surprised that the music and the acting can mixed in a so great way. I feel proud for my friends who are on the stage and behind the stage.

In addition, I like the props and the special effects of the show. I see the great effort of the backstage people from the delicate props. They are attractive but not too dramatic.  They lights up the performances. My favorite prop is the tree. The design is so creative and adorable. I can see the girl’s face through the tree. There is staircase for the girl to “get off” from the tree. I also like the painting on the stands of four gods. They express the symbols of four gods. For example, the stand for the god of death is painted in black with patterns of human skulls.

Last but not least, I love the performances of our student actors. They use different skills such as facial expressions, eye contacts, actions and tones to express the personality and style of different characters. They create a smooth and natural show. At some points of the play, I feel that I am one of the residents on the island. The actors use their powerful performances to force me to join the play. I really enjoy watching the show. It is my pleasure to learn from every part of the musical.