Galileo Galilei; yay or nay?

Hello there!

           This past week, the school play has gone on. It was a great play with many interesting characters, but had a lot of mature elements and knowledge about science. It had advanced language and would have been hard to understand if not for the hardworking actors that tried to make you understand it. I think that is what made this a great play, the acting and the execution of it. So, although you may not been able to comprehend all the terminology, it was easy to understand the basis of the plot line and the message of the play, to look at things differently.
            Galileo, in short was about a man who stole the idea that the earth moves around the sun and tries to tell everyone and make them believe the theory as well. He faces many obstacles, and much persecution of the church, and townspeople, but untimely holds onto his belief until his death. The main character was Galileo, who was captured perfectly, his students, and other major supporting characters (i.e the pope, his daughter). All of the scenes in the play though were Galileo centric so, it led to him being the only main character really. Since it is kind of an outlandish play though it had things in it which were confusing, and also made you think. I personally did not enjoy those parts, but I can understand why some people do. It makes you feel apart of the show.
           The big thing I really enjoyed in Galileo was the acting. I know, I keep mentioning it but its true. Honestly, the whole play would have just gone over my head if it was done to a lesser standard. For example, when the Pope and the Cardinals came out, i was severely perplexed. I was suddenly wondering what they had to do with the story. But with time, and lots of thinking I understood they were opposing Galileo, and also talking about his unholy belief.
          In conclusion, I enjoyed watching the play. Although the story line was a bit boring, it was put together nicely. Its props, costumes, and people made you feel integrated into the story. In whole, I do not regret going to the play and thought it was a great experience.

Till next time!
Lindsay