Opus by Luke the Nuke

 With my class at the Watershed school in Boulder, Colorado, we went to see the Curious theatre's production of the play Opus. The play was about a string quartet (which consists of first violin Elliot, played by Josh Robinson, second violin Alan, played by David Russel and cellist Carl, played by Eric Sandvold.) who has just gotten a new violist, Grace (Kari Delany). This quartet has been very successful, playing all over the world. The play shows the inner struggles of the quartet, using flashbacks to show how they got to where they are now. It shows how the inner dynamics of this very successful quartet work, and why the old violist, Dorian (played by William Hahn) got kicked out of the group. I went into the play with an open mind hoping for a good play, and I wasn't disapointed. 
    This play was very entertaining, with much humor, but it also showed the emotions of the members, especially when the members have to make a very big decision near the end of the play (don't worry, no spoiler here). Playwright Michael Hollinger has written a very good play, with interesting flashbacks and a fun storyline. Director Chip Walton did a fantastic job making the play seem realistic and entertaining, but he really focused on the acting  itself. The lighting was fairly average, the only parts that it got especially technical is when a group member would be highlighted like in a documentary of the quartet. The set was simplistic, with the background being only a wall that resembles that of an opera house, and only chairs and music stands on the stage. Even so, it didn't take away from the play at all.
    I would highly encourage people to come to this play. It is fun, humorous, emotional and the actors have great energy. The only thing that I would warn you about is that there is some strong language and crude humor in the play. The only issue is that it runs until April 24, 2010. So what are you waiting for? Get in gear and go tonight!