A motif of Noises Off
is the concept of order. The characters
in this play are constantly attempting to restore order to the gradual demise
of their play “Nothing On.” The
characters’ attempts prove futile as the play deteriorates throughout the
production process. The
cast members desperately try to maintain composure and resort to sabotaging
their fellow actors resulting in a terrifying descent into hilarious
chaos. In each act, the actors’
relationships have gotten a little more complicated and their performances a
little more belligerent.
A ‘tag line’ for this play could be “There’s some perfectly rational explanation for all this.” The characters’ attempts to restore order where there is seemingly none and just discord and escalating chaos embodies this quote from Roger. The characters either attempt to restore the lost order or pursue antics and other personal problems. Either way there is an explanation for all the incidents and shenanigans that occur and the build up of the destruction of the play in Act III.
A ‘tag line’ for this play could be “There’s some perfectly rational explanation for all this.” The characters’ attempts to restore order where there is seemingly none and just discord and escalating chaos embodies this quote from Roger. The characters either attempt to restore the lost order or pursue antics and other personal problems. Either way there is an explanation for all the incidents and shenanigans that occur and the build up of the destruction of the play in Act III.
I honestly had no idea where to start for this play. While I enjoyed reading it, and enjoy watching it even more, It was difficult to view from an analytical perspective. You did a very good job of getting past the silliness. In fact your chosen 'tag line' proved that on its own. Great job.
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