Discuss “Color and Light” from Sunday in the Park with George.

1- Discuss “Color and Light” from Sunday in the Park with George. Which two

characters sing it? Why is the song important for our understanding of each of them?

Why is the song important for the show as a whole? Make sure to take a close look at

the lyrics, and make use of them liberally to support your points. You also might want to

discuss the overall feel of the song (from hearing the music), and/or the way the song was

done onstage. You may also reference other songs from the show if you feel it helps your

paper – but the central song you’re discussing is “Color and Light”.

2- It could be argued that both Spring Awakening and Passing Strange are about the

spirit and feeling of rock/pop music at least as much as they are about specific narratives.

Discuss the importance of rock/pop music to these two shows. Make sure to make direct

reference to at least two specific songs from each show.

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Discuss “Color and Light” from Sunday in the Park with George.

Sunday in the Park with George, is a musical which was inspired by the painting “A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte” by Georges Seurat. The music and lyrics were written by Stephen Sondheim. It explores an idea which is more like telling a story but the differnce is in the conflicts and exposition are realized more than a hundred years later.

Which two characters sing it?

George and Dot sang in the musical.

Why is the song important for our understanding of each of them?

In the song, it explores the ever present battle between Seurat’s work and his life with Dot, his mistress. We get to understand why Dot loves him; for his painting talent but ironically this is what keeps them apart. The musical is inspired by George’s painting which……..

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