Review of Sing Faster: The Stagehands' Ring Cycle (1999) by James B — 18 Jul 2011
Very interesting film that shows Richard Wagner's "Ring Cycle" from the perspective of stage hands. While some of the stage hands have a great understanding of the plot and what it is about, they all have problems pronouncing character names.
The film presents the flux and flow between long periods of waiting (where many of the stage hands play poker or watch sports), and incredibly complex stage craft, where these professionals work as team. At times, the work done by these stagehands has a feeling of choreography. There is a scene that shows a stagehand repetitively nailing fabric to a deck, and the easy and accuracy with which he does it shows his professional abilities.
Highly recommended for Wagner fans, opera fans, or those interested in stagecraft.
This review of Sing Faster: The Stagehands' Ring Cycle (1999) was written by James B on 18 Jul 2011.
Sing Faster: The Stagehands' Ring Cycle has generally received positive reviews.
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