Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Death of a Salesman


I have a difficult time reading a play, as my mind does not want to include the names of the characters that are currently speaking, but after reading a few pages of this particular play, I was engrossed. I could not put it down. There is truth to this story; it is definitely a play that could turn into a great movie. As for my particular character choices, I do not know actors. Half the time I cannot even recall the name of the movie I watched! But I can describe the type of actors I would use to portray each character. For Willy, I envision an older man, late 60’s. Little to no hair, and extra plump. I also see him as the type to have glasses that are too small for his face, with bushy eyebrows. He seems like he would be an average height, but both of his sons are taller than him. For Happy, I see him tall and lanky, well dressed, and has an air of business sense around him. He seems capable, but not sure what is truly going to make him happy in life. Biff fits the bill of a 30 something that used to be a high school star, but now cannot find his true place in life. He should have an unsettled look about him. I see Linda as a woman like my grandmother. Able to handle anything that comes her way, but showing age around her eyes. A woman of wisdom and of pain that can be seen simultaneously. For Ben, I see someone tall, dark, and has a condescending look. He should be very well dressed, and I see him with a pocket watch constantly in his hand, like he must always go. All of the characters within the play are so different, but they must in some ways also be alike. I see them to all have the same light in their eyes, with the exception of Willy, his should shine dull and distant. Ideally, the actors that I would select would fit this bill, but I am clueless to actual actors to fit the parts!

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