"Without a hurt the heart is hollow" is perhaps the line which best describes the plot of "The Fantasticks." A couple who IS on Iy in love with love find that their infatuation dies when confronted with problems. EI Gallo, the narrator, tjes the story together. Realizing that he must hurt Matt and Luisa for them to ever know true love, he acts as the catalyst in their relationship, not realizing that he himself would become involved with Luisa. The set was simple. Much of the visual effects during major speeches were created by a mute. The complicated plot and abundant symbolism, however, demanded the unwavering attention of the audience. The contrasts were representative of the irony of the reality that the heart must be hurt before love becomes meaningful. Mike Foster, who portrayed EI Gallo, describes the plot as "a very simple, yet immensely complex parable about love. Its style is as free and simple as a true expression of love; yet, its message, as complex and ironic as God's love for man." The cast included : Mute - Robin Miller EI Gallo - Mike Foster Luisa - Mollie Cox Matt - David Camp Hucklebee, his father - Tim Holder Bellomy, her father - Andy Holder Henry - Rod Porter Mortimer - Bob Perkins Fantasticks • 43
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