Noises Off

I think a motif in this show is a broken record. This "broken record" idea is explored on both the large and small scales in this show. Some characters need to be constantly reminded of certain things. For example, the word sardines is always being repeated. This sets the audience up to be expecting the return of the sardines. Similarly, the plays structure is somewhat of a broken record. Each Act begins at the top of Act I of this show that they are putting on. Although, these take place at a different time, each act automatically follows a similar outline. Finally, the broken record motif is taken literally when Brooke, not knowing what to do next or how to improvise, simply repeats her lines over and over again no matter what is happening around her. 

I think that "doors!" would be a good tagline for the show. It is said over and over again, reflecting my idea of the broken record. It also references the well made play convention, which is brought back in this play which is essentially a well made play. The doors are separating the two worlds; however, they are often forgotten about. This allows for the combination of these two worlds quite frequently. The separation between the stage and real life is not as successful as the actors would hope. This is what creates so much of the chaos and misunderstandings. These doors surround most of the action of the play.