By Aryka Randall, Contributing Writer
A period piece for the ages, Edith Wharton’s Pulitzer Prize–winning classic The Age of Innocence stunned a crowd of onlookers at the Globe-commissioned world premiere opening night at the Old Globe Theater on Thursday, February 15th. Created by By Edith Wharton, adapted by Karen Zacarias and directed by Chay Yew, the story takes place in 1870s Gilded Age New York City where two people in high society get swept up in a whirlwind romance.
The theme of ‘love versus social acceptance’ was highly present during The Age of Innocence and attendees were completely enthralled with the storyline while each character experienced high’s and low’s in every scene.
Some of the major highlights of the play were the beautiful costumes reflecting high society fashion in the 1870’s, the set design and lighting choices which created a delicate but bold environment, and the riveting performances from not only the cast but the narrator who kept everyone entertained with her upbeat, humorous narrative tone.
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