She liked pretty things
Recent performance of my new play ‘She liked pretty things’ took place last month at LOST Theatre. Catch the performance now on You Tube.
Audience comments: ‘It sounds mournful and there’s an element of lostness in both the characters – nice.’ ‘It’s lovely.’ ‘Looks good.’ ‘With the ending everything made sense.”
Father Antonio – Andrei Costin
Sarah – Zara-Dee Hannay
Writer/Director – Lita Doolan
Sound Design – David Allen
Design – Gemma Fryer & Laura Bradley
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“She liked pretty things” is lovely! You were able to capture such a range of emotions, the loss devastating, I loved the ending.
Pepper
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Thank you so much. It was such a privilege to work with the two actors who worked so hard to develop an authentic truth to the story. Your words mean a lot.
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The clipping ended and all I’m doing is clapping for the actors and you (as I know you are the writer and director). Wonderfully captured emotions and words.
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So kind of you to say this! The actors brought so much to it. It’s amazing how words become so powerful with the emotions of the actors. Thank you. Your comment means so much.
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It was a pleasure watching the hard work of every one. 🙂
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The skill you used here to tell such a clever and complex story in a few short minutes was tremendous! Wow!
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Thank you so much. This was a challenge to produce a play lasting 5 minutes. So glad you enjoyed.
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Fantastic and extremely clever.
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Means a lot. Thank you.
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What a wonderful performance by these two young actors. They portrayed your words and feelings so well. How you manged to convey so much in so short a piece is outstanding. I hope you feel rightfully proud. I’ll be delighted to see and hear more of your work.x
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Thank you for such a kind comment. So grateful to the talents of the actors to bring alive the narrative. x
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really fabulous. The actors were pretty much flawless. Impressive range of humanity in this bit. Plus, as a person who once wrote a (horrible) play for a creative writing class, I know hoe much (remember) goes into the stage direction.
It’s a unique art form.
The end line was anticipated, and did not disappoint in its reveal…I have empathy, wondering what might have inspired this.
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Thank you so much Charron for this beautiful response. I appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. This means a lot!
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Me, too. Ending is beautiful: “Why the altar? Because it’s safe.”
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Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment. It means a lot.
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“it’s gold and beautiful and she liked pretty things” bravo! Bravo! the best short film I have seen in a month.
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Thank you so much Rita!
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What a stunning, intricate, moving five minutes. From the first flickering of the candles in the darkness to the child’s shoe on the altar. Just… wow.
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That is so awesome of you to share this! Thank you so much from my heart Jennifer. I gain a lot from your site. Can I offer my congratulations to your anniversary of 12 years of joy? I am thrilled for you!
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Oh, thank you. I always enjoy seeing you at Mama Art. And I’ve enjoyed peeking around your site!
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That is such a moving piece Lita. A perfect piece of theatre in 5 just minutes. Artistry!
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So kind of you to say this. This means a lot. Thanks.
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Great piece of writing!! Depicting wide range of human emotions from grief and the need for closure…
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Thank you so much for watching and commenting. Your response is so encouraging to me. I send you all my best wishes.
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Likewise, likewise! 😀
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