“Sometimes the Rain, Sometimes the Sea” is currently playing at the Mullen Center.
From September 22 to October 1, the Villanova Theater presents “ ” by Julia Izumi.Sometimes the rain, sometimes the sea”, at the Court Theater at the John and Joan Mullen Performing Arts Center. The performers are eight talented theater graduate students and this play was directed by James Ijames.
“Sometimes the rain, sometimes the sea” tells the story of a little rain cloud (Emily Mosset) who falls to Earth and becomes in love with a human, Ralmond (Nathan Trementozzi). The problem, however, is that Ralmond is already romantically involved with Midi (Noelle Diane Johnson). Bessie the Cow (Emma Drennen) is a trusted friend of Rain Cloud as they mull over her feelings about love and how to win over Ralmond. Meanwhile, Edvard (Cas Corum), a desperate prince, pursues the stubborn Ina (Sydnet E. Curran), who rejects his advances. Loosely based on “The little Mermaid”, the play is narrated by Dolan (Eve Windbiel), who resembles Hans Christian Andersen, and the author’s own conflicts are woven into the story, providing never-before-seen insight into his tumultuous relationships. By the end of the play, Little One (Zainab Warda Jeffrey) has been inspired by Andersen, and any confusion that may have been caused by the different storylines finally makes sense.
“The art and process of adaptation (from “Sometimes the rain, sometimes the sea.”) has been close to my heart for a long time, so I love that the series is both an adaptation of “The little Mermaid” and an examination of Hans Christian Andersen,” said production playwright Dory Scott. “I find the writing beautiful because it is full of humor and heart. It is a play which is aimed at all audiences, whether scholars, theater lovers or simple walkers.
Most notably, the sudden onstage changes between Rain Cloud’s attempts to “woo” Ralmond and the flashbacks to Andersen’s life kept the audience on their toes, excitedly awaiting plot developments within the multiple storylines. taking place in the room.
The incorporation of specific plot points unique to “The little Mermaid” was a sentimental reminder of the fairy tale, although the storyline of “Sometimes the rain, sometimes the sea.” was most certainly distinctive.
“It’s different from”The little Mermaid” for, although it follows the same general beats of the fairy tale story, the ending is not a “happily ever after” or a “Grimm” reckoning of all the character’s flaws, but rather an entirely news about the end of the original story. “Scott said.
Throughout these multiple storylines, Rain Cloud’s innocence and hope, combined with Ralmond’s cautious but interested nature, keeps audience members’ interest piqued and encourages them to cheer for him.
“Rain Cloud is the embodiment of pure, unfettered joy, love and light,” Mosset said. “There’s a thoughtful, powerful, and quite literal, weightless quality to her that has been so great to explore and play…Perhaps the greatest benefit of this role is how can we all find the time and space to rise up, or look up, with wonder and light, for ourselves and for others, even when we are so tired or distracted from our daily lives.
Rain Cloud is able to explore the complexity of human relationships through his interactions with other characters, and audience members can learn valuable lessons from his optimism and perseverance.
The purpose of the play was “to affirm our need for ever-new fables in an ever-changing world,” according to the poster, and “Sometimes the rain, sometimes the sea.” That’s exactly what I did. Based at least on “The little Mermaid” but creating an entirely different plot with entirely new characters allowed those familiar with them to imagine a slightly similar, yet unique and challenging story with entirely new possibilities.