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“Blanco y Negro”: The Spanish IV Production
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Written by Kayla Dubnick, Online Features Editor
Ellos vivieron felices para siempre… (They lived happily ever after) The Spanish Play, “Blanco y Negro”, concluded with such thoughts and a sexy saga of salsa dancing. For the first time in our school’s history, Spanish IV and Spanish II Native Speakers classes worked in unison with West Boca’s drama department to create a world outside of the usual curriculum. The original play, written by Virgilio Piñera, was collaborated with each class’s unique additions to create a show all their own. The tireless work and insurmountable effort that went into the making of this presentation was palpable throughout the entire play. Each student did everything in their power to make the show an utter success. However, Mrs. Sanchez, the Spanish IV teacher, and Mr. Blank, the Drama director, were the true creative minds who made this entire production possible.
The meaning behind the indefatigable fight between “Blanco” y “Negro”, simply black and white, is taken by one’s own perspective. Like many of Virgilio’s plays, a concise depiction of the situation is lacking. The setting and characters may seem commonplace, as well as, the issue at hand. However, we must ask ourselves if there is a deeper meaning behind the dispute. We ask whether the story incases a feeling of reality and symbolism towards everyday life. Another posed question is, if in fact, these ideas can be applied to any general or intricate opposing viewpoints. The application of the final spoken word of the play, “Amarillo!”, or the color yellow, can possibly be portrayed as a representation of equality or sameness.
Each class sought to add in their own two-cents as by way of comic relief. For example, the table scene upon which a black and white cookie lay strewn upon a dinner plate was a humorous way of depicting one’s own predilections. Another addition was the salsa dances. Included for dramatic effect, as well as way to ease the tension, each couple glided across the stage performing their eye catching moves. The overall presentation was one to surely be remembered, one that set the standard high for the years to come. The new inclusion to the curriculum will hopefully become an experience that each Spanish IV & Native Speakers class will be able to turn into a lasting tradition.
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February 5th, 2010 at 11:13 am
Gracias Kayla, Mr. Lucas and all your staff for posting this event and for recording it!!
I feel honored to able to participate in events which stimulates creativity as well as intellect. Through this play I was able to experience these great motivations coming “to live” in every student in my Spanish 4 and Spanish Speakers 2 classes.
Heads up: There is another Spanish play brewing up for next year!! Therefore, if you are registered or plan to register in Spanish 4 or Spanish Speakers 2 be prepared to “break a leg” in 2011!!!
Buena suerte!!!!
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