I didn't really know what to expect upon buying my ticket for the show. I had never been to a William and Mary play production but as soon as I entered the auditorium I could tell that it was going to be extravagant. I felt like I was transported into a different time and place; I could smell the incense and see the gamelan, see the decorated stage.
As the gamelan lowered in front of the stage and Sitayana began, I can only use one word to describe the performance: epic. I was captivated by the multifaceted aspects of the production - from the Korean in the beginning, to the dancing throughout, and the fight scenes. I cannot fathom the time and energy that went into it, but I certainly appreciated it.
I am still trying to fit the message of Sitayana in my own life and relationships - how Sita was so selfless and forgiving, willing to sacrifice her happiness to be with the one she loved. Her struggle definitely related to Spivak and the subaltern, did her message fall on deaf ears? The play touched on many themes - womanhood, gender, coming of age, love and lust. I loved all the costumes and all the props and hope I can take some of the creative energy that was expended into my own world.
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