'Death of a Salesman' crosses generations

Sept. 23, 2004
By Christine Mastalio
Features Editor

The Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller proved to be a timeless classic once again on the stage of Allaert Auditorium. The ramblings of the somewhat senile Willie Loman (Michael Kennedy), traveling salesman extraordinaire, struck a chord somewhere deep inside. It is easy to identify with this play because many people have experienced the realization that what they hope for in life is rarely what comes true.

The acting by various Ambrose alumni and students was astounding. The actors brought every character to life and etched them upon the audience’s memory. My 20 minute TV attention span was riveted on the three hour performance, although I was sore after sitting for so long.

Miller wrote the play with little plot, enabling the audience to easily relate to what was happening on stage. After all, life has no plot. The main attraction of the play is that it portrays characters so well. From the son’s disillusionment with his idolized father, to the mother’s unfailing efforts to keep the peace, the scenes reflected real people living through tough times.

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