"Hello, Dolly!"

By Ashley Moore (sophomore)

I went to the play “Hello Dolly” put on here at ECU, by the ECU School of Theatre and Dance. I did not know what to expect because I did not know anything about it, but I heard from friends that it was an excellent play, so I bought tickets for my boyfriend and I. Then I heard it was a musical, so I knew I would enjoy it because I love musicals. The play was excellent just as my friends told me. The storyline and choreography along with the music kept my attention and pulled me into the story. I saw many underlying themes and lessons in the play. One of these was to be who you are instead of what people want you to be. Two of the characters acted rich to impress girls, but eventually admitted to being average because they were in love.

Another lesson I learned was that you should go for what you want. Dolly wanted to marry Horace. He was not interested in her at the beginning. Dolly’s strategy was to show him women that were all wrong for him so that he would appreciate her. In the end Horace realized that Dolly was the woman for him. The play was a progression of his realizing that love was right in front of him the whole time. I give the play two thumbs up and would recommend it to anyone and everyone. And a note to all freshman Teaching Fellows, get involved with on campus events or go support them. You may learn more than you think.