Recently I went to see Incorruptible by Michael Hollinger be performed at Saginaw Valley State University. I had read the play prior to seeing it, therefore I was fairly sure that I knew what to expect. Although I did enjoy reading the play, I was pleasantly surprised by the added humor that came across when seeing it performed.
All of the actors did a fantastic job, however, there were a few characters that stood out more so than I had expected. Both David Milka II and Samantha White did a great job taking over the roles of Jack and Marie. Even though the couple exchanges humorous banter within the text, there is a fair amount of physical comedy that is not as noticeable until it is seen live. One scene that stands out in particular is when Jack is forcing Marie to remain on the alter. Marie continues to try to run away, swinging at Jack every time he picks her up and places her back on top of the alter. I noticed that this scene received the most laughter and applause from the audience.
Other aspects of the play being performed live that I thoroughly enjoyed were the set and the costumes. The production team members did a fantastic job with the designs of the elaborate set and costumes. I was especially surprised by how realistic the church looked. It was not simply a two dimensional back drop, but truly resembled what I had thought a church of that time to look like. The church was filled with intricate architectural details, including windows, hallways and moldings. The casts costumes were just as ornate, including the necklaces with crucifixes and prayer beads that the members of the clergy wore. These details show the effort that was put into the performance, resulting in another exceptional production by Saginaw Valley State University's Theatre Department.
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