The Highest Step in the World Review

I usually don’t like to see plays at a theatre that much. I like movies, but I don’t particularly enjoy play, like one with a live actor on stage. If somehow I end up seeing a play, I always see the cons of the play and not the pros. Well, I stand corrected. The play “The Highest Step in the World” was absolutely fantastic. I was fascinated by the quality of the play, the plot of the story, and the sound and lighting effects.The quality of the play was magnificent, not to mention the plot of the story. It was extraordinary. David Van Belle was the only actor on stage, acting as different characters in three stories, speaking in different voices. The plot of the story, or stories, was well-played and demonstrated. The actor was amazingly in sync with the projection in the background as well as the overwhelming sound effects. The three stories about flight tied in well with one another. It was just like a movie. One second it was about this character and this scene, the next it was about another character halfway across the globe. The actor switch as one character to the next almost constantly. The use of technology and lighting in the play was remarkable. David Van Belle was actually flying; actually flying with two ropes attached to his body, floating around the stage. The actor’s clothes, combined with the lighting effect create sort of an illusion. The light seemed to be projecting directly onto the clothes, making it one minute a skeleton, and next a police officer. I think overall, the total quality of the play, all the lighting effect plus the projection, the sound effect and the amazing story line, makes this play really unique.

The play was 75 minutes, with about 30 dollars per ticket. The 75 minutes of my life and 90 dollars was totally worth it. I had high expectation for this play, and David Van Belle did not fail me. I would love to see more play as good as this anytime soon.