On the cold, snowy, night of Feb 14th, when love will diffuse through the air, casting its warm spell over soul mates and lovers, what more would one thenwish for than to cuddle with one’s sweetheart, and watch The Game of Love and Chance?
The Game of Love and Chance, a three-act romantic comedy, was written by a French playwright, Marivaux in 1730s. Known for its hilarious plot and witty lines, The Game of Love and Chance, soon became a sensation for the artists not only in France, but all over the world.
The Game of Love and Chance is based on the lives of two lovers, who for the sake of love, trade places with their servants, just to take a close, objective glance at their lover’s daily lives. The servants, on the other hand, enjoy their time as masters, and often times, even take advantage of their ‘slaves.’ Yet the two disguised servants, despite being oblivious to each other’s fake identities, fall in love, thus highlighting the inevitability and powerfulness of love.
The three act comedy although seems to be based on a cliché plot, yet the energy one receives by its humor is definitely worth experiencing. What is even more fascinating about this play is that despite all the humor attached to it, there is a deep philosophical theme underlying it, which makes this play resemble a few of the works of 17th century Danish philosopher, Soren Kierkegaard. Soren Kierkegaard’s novels are usually based on deep philosophical themes such as love, death, and one’s inevitable destiny. One may sense such similar themes in The Game of Love and Chance, as well.
The Game of Love and Chance will start tomorrow and will be shown through Feb 18th. For more information on tickets and show times, please refer to http://www.artandseek.org/event.php?id=34989.
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