DRA 105
Shaqoia Mejias
Play Critique
Wilmington Drama League “To Kill a Mockingbird”
Set in 1935 during the Great Depression. “To Kill a Mockingbird’s” central message
revolves around the story of accused rapist Tom Robinson, played by Tavon Pitts, and the
man defending him, Atticus Finch, played by Cam Hay. Pitts is sympathetic and
believable. Hay embodies Finch’s wisdom and courage and conveys his knowledge of
truth and justice to his two children Jem and Scout. Young actors Case Rohrabacher plays
Jem, and Molly Evanko takes the role of young Scout. Both middle school students
showed comfort and maturity in regards to the weighted material.
As I entered the theater, I was amazed by the set. It was a realistic image of Maycomb, a
southern town where everyone knew everyone’s business, where children made up games
like “Boo Radley Game.” Pete Worth designed of the set was done brilliantly. At the end of
Act 1, the set makes a magnificent change from the town to the courtroom gracefully.
Kathleen Pigliacampi led the cast as Jean Louise Finch, the adult Scout. Her stage
presence and narration was fascinating. Her childhood memories are what make up the
story and she swayed me from the beginning with amazing narration that brings to life the
language of the novel. I was engaged and taken on an historical journey that just got better.
