New perspective

  The show was a great demonstration of the book, it not only provides audience a visual perspective but also includes a few elements that were not fully expressed in the novel.

  The light effects that were used were definitely the highlights of the play and they made the performance brilliant. The performance really utilizes every inch of the stage, patterns and colors were projected all over it. One of the first scene that amazes the audience could absolutely be the one at the beginning where Christopher lied down, and massive amount of letters and patterns exploded out of his mind. I was shocked by this effect because there were so many things jumped out of the stage. Christopher had been always a special kid, who had a lot of crazy thoughts in his mind but couldn't express properly. It was not just because that he was struggling with autism but his idea could not be accepted by most of the people. When I was watching the play, I really wanted to stand out for Christopher and speak for him. And the moment when his inside world exploded, I actually felt released. Another great example of light effect could be the one, where he walked in the subway station. It would be quite boring if he just walks in directions with random background. But the show had a sensational performance on that scene with the help of light effect. 

Christopher walked in red lighted path whereas the rest of the stage was in dark. The path occurred  in the order of what narrator said. It was clearer to the audience and everyone was able to focus on Christopher's movement. Lastly, my favorite part of the play was the one where Christopher floats in the "Universe" and a few actors lifted him up. The scene was so touching. Christopher was "bullied" by everyone, things had never turned out good for him. But the moment when he soars in his own world, the world could see how amazing this autistic child can be, and how beautiful his inside world looks. 

  Overall, the performance really gave me a new perspective to those that are struggling the most, and aren't able to express themselves. I wish all autistic children can be like Christopher, being consistent in their goals and never give up on life. I realized that those children could really used the support from their families and loved ones. It's what keep them going and live a "special" normal life.