Angel De Quinta's Stagedoor Videos:Pippin

          While all of the videos Angel De Quinta posted were intriguing, the "Pippin" videos stood out the most. I've actually seen Pippin at an off-Broadway production in Boston and I was absolutely amazed, so I'm biased and already love the show. But watching the videos on the musical made me fall in love with it all over again for its powerful message and mesmerizing effects.
          "Pippin" is one of those musicals that has the best of both worlds, and has two completely different dynamics. The young man Pippin is desperately trying to discover who he is and find his place in the world, and the assortment of circus entertainers are trying to manipulate him into joining their parade of glitter and excitement.
         The video of the Pippin cast performance at the 2013 Tony Awards starts off with an innocent and beautiful ballad from Pippin himself. These parts of the show don't need any technology because they are focusing on the desire in Pippin's heart to find meaning in his life. It is all about the raw emotion. Pippin is even wearing a plain, simple outfit to make sure that all the attention is on his song and the meaning behind it. This simplicity emphasizes the character of Pippin, which is a major part of the show.
          The second half of the Tony Awards performance represents the other side of the musical. These videos are all about pizzazz, and technology is essential for this. As soon as the large curtain drops, the audience is wowed with an overwhelming display of incredible acrobatics, colorful costumes, and jaw-dropping tricks. The staircases, the trapezes, the lights, the huge blue feathered fans, the hula hoops, and all the other set pieces combine with the amazing gymnastic talents of the performers to create a scene that is magical. The song continues to reach out to the audience, breaking the third wall and singing directly to us. Seeing the video is amazing, and seeing the performance live is an experience that I will never forget.