Imaginary Invalid

Imaginary Invalid was quite different than I expected. I really had no idea what is was about before I went, besides that it was a comedy. When the dancers came out before the play started I was confused by their make up, hair, and costumes. It reminded me of cirque de soleil.

In my opinion the first scene was confusing and seemed to drag on. Once more characters came in, it got better. I don't know if I missed something, or if I'm not thinking right, but the story didn't seem very in depth, or exciting. Don't get me wrong, I think everyone did a great job, but the script was a bit boring. The dancers were my favorite. I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that I have a background in dance and cheerleading, but they kept my attention the entire time. They did the most random, "stupid" things, but were so funny!! My favorite actor/actress was the maid. She played the part perfectly, was made me laugh a lot. I wondered if that is how she always talks, or if she was doing it for the play; if so, she was amazing.

Honestly, afterward a friend and I were talking, and she mentioned that it seemed as though the writer of the play might have been high while writing it. Later we found out that Nixon added his own style with all the "crazy stuff", and it made so much more sense. He did a great job! I think I would have had a hard time watching it if he didn't add stuff. Does he always put the plays together? It would be interesting to go watch other "versions" of this play. I would like to see the original, and then see what others have done with it.