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reasons to be truthful?

by Nikki Dodd on March 26, 2009

in Theater

Before I saw Neil LaBute’s reasons to be pretty, I was warned that it would be “harsh.” Indeed, the characters’ relationships are complex and the show contains more curse words than your average R-rated movie, yet “harsh” does not describe the show’s overall effect. On the whole, I thought it was truthful. Truthful to life.

reasons to be pretty launches into the heat of the story immediately, opening the first scene with an argument between Greg, the protagonist, and his livid girlfriend, Steph. My eyes were glued to the actors, enraptured by the explosive, fast-paced dialogue which is at times hilarious and at other times devastating in its truthfulness. [click to continue…]

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reasons to be pretty

by Victoria Kam on March 26, 2009

in Theater

I settle down into my seat and stare up at the looming ceiling of the stage. Tall shelves filled with packaged products surround the downstage area and side stage areas. A bed lies messily made in the middle of the stage, giving the impression of a person who has more important things to worry about than making a bed. Suddenly, the lights dim and the action starts…with angry fighting between a couple. [click to continue…]

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reasons to be pretty

by Jallicia Jolly on March 22, 2009

in Theater

“Every beautiful woman has a man who is sick of f*#@!ng her.”

Although this quote may seem very trivial to some, it stood out to me more than anything else in this play. reasons to be pretty revolves around the importance of body image of individuals and the perception of beauty, or attractiveness. People no longer focus on the internal beauty; instead, trivial qualities such as a smooth acne-free face, a pointed nose, a banging body with a side order of pink lips are much more favorable. Neil LaBute intended to show his fans how appearance has become a huge aspect of relationships and how people may unintentionally disregard an individual’s personality in search of their own selfish desires despite the feelings and emotions that are at stake. [click to continue…]

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