Great Reviews of Death of a Salesman
Death of a Salesman received two great reviews. One from U.C. Berkeley's Daily Cal newspaper and a and another review by Front Row Review by November 15th Through December 1st, 2024.
Jump the fold for some quotes from the articles and a few pictures from the performance.
Below is the lead in to the Daily Cal article, by Dylan Skolnick. The article can be found at this link: Actors ensemble’s ‘Death of a Salesman’ gives worthy new rendition in La Val’s extra intimate setting.
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"Tantalization is the root of the power of drama, and Arthur Miller’s classic American play “Death of a Salesman” utilizes this to its greatest effect. The protagonist, Willy Loman, is right in front of us, he is no apparition of the mind or illusion of the screen. He is flesh and blood and if we were to reach out and touch, we could feel him. Thus we feel as if we could help him, but, trapped in our seats, we can’t. In this way, “Death of a Salesman,” perhaps more than any other play, benefits from an intimate theatrical experience." |
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Below is a snip from the Front Row Review article, by Patricia L. Morin. The article can be found at this link: “Death of a Salesman” showcases society’s false promises.
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"The advantage of a simple set on a small stage enhances the feel of Loman’s sparce home. Set Designer Kirsten Yamaguchi draws the present-time situation toward the stage, and the scenes of the past, off center, closer to the audience. The audience witness the young brother’s happily playing football." |
