Andrew Jackson Musical Analysis

In Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson, the acting by the cast members displayed a captivating and entertaining experience, as well as a comedic performance. The director used a combination of music, costumes, and dialogue to tell the history of Andrew Jackson. He captivated the audience’s attention through vulgar language and frenetic creation, which allowed the audience to better relate to the performance.

I particularly liked that during the show actors dressed in both modern and time period costumes. I think it was smart to avoid actual native american costumes because these can end up becoming hurtful and insensitive to some cultures. The Indian sports apparel costumes significantly got the point across while also adding humor to the production. There were some costumes that would fit in with the various eras which gave the production a sense of authenticity. Mixing both these elements made the show both relatable and

However, I noticed that some cast members were exaggerating their performance while others were acting informally with a lower energy level. One of the actors who stood out to me was the main performer Taylor Morrow. He took on the role of Andrew Jackson in both a comedic and solemn sense. For example, in the first act he came onstage saying “My names Andrew Jackson, and I’m your f**king president”. This quickly grabbed my attention and engaged me in the show. He also had a more solemn side to him which showed up later in the first act and in some of the second act. In the second act when his wife, portrayed by Rebekah Londoff, died he took it in a more serious means. Throughout the play he sounded like he had damaged his voice however, he still kept singing and bellowing all his lines, which was notable. In the second act of the play during the office scene, he had the most energy on stage along with Samuel Empey. He also kept this level of energy throughout the show which was