SIX: The Musical

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Johandalys Montas

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Johandalys Montas

<i>Home Institution</i>: Providence College <i>Expected Graduation Year</i>: 2025 <i>Academic Major / Minor</i>: Global Studies and Economics <i>Destination</i>: London, UK <i>"Hello" in your host country's language</i>: Hello <i>Program Provider</i>: IES <i>Demographics</i>: Hispanic/Latinx, First-Generation American, First-Generation College Student <i>Future Career Goals</i>: Urban Planner <i>Top Three Study Abroad Goals</i>: Before I begin my career as an urban planner, I want to learn about other architectural styles. I also want to learn how the socio-political context of different societies and communities can influence their infrastructural needs. Most importantly become a GLOBAL CITIZEN!

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The musical SIX is unquestionably phenomenal. Each of Henry VIII’s six wives is given the opportunity to sing about their own personal experiences. This musical stands out for its novel and contemporary perspective on their hardships. Each Queen has the chance to recover her own story and express her distinct character rather than having their relationship to the king cast a shadow over them.SIX masterfully focuses the entire show on the Queens rather than on Henry himself. This demonstrates the fortitude, determination, and uniqueness of each character. By highlighting the women’s tales and highlighting their historical significance, the musical offers a novel viewpoint.

The importance of costume design is one of SIX’s most notable features. For instance, Catherine’s ability to wear pants is a potent representation of her empowerment and freedom. The other spouses, on the other hand, are shown as typical queens, with gowns or skirts. These purposeful outfit selections highlight Catherine’s individuality and support the broader concept of breaking away from social norms.

The amazing musical production SIX enthralls spectators with its powerful storyline and captivating performers. The six women of Henry VIII are granted control over their stories through their own songs and a contemporary perspective, liberating them from the constraints of their marriages to the monarch. SIX is a monument to the importance and influence of these exceptional historical individuals thanks to its well designed costumes and unrelenting attention on the Queens.

“Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived!”