Sparkle Theater has one aspiration: to support the arts. In Princess Peach: Showtime!, the cute Theets and their guardian Stella are able to turn their dreams into reality thanks to their extravagant productions. When Peach becomes a spectator-turned-actor when the theater needs to be saved, the cast is able to elevate its plays while championing a passion for the craft.
From the costumes and settings to implementing the classic three-act play to a spotlight always being on Peach, the thought and consideration proves that they committed to the theater aesthetic; the spectacle they presented was no façade. As someone with a degree in the arts, it gave me joy to see Princess Peach: Showtime! hold much appreciation for the profession. There is a growing lack of respect in our world today for the arts. Liberal arts programs at colleges and universities are being cut, funding is being slashed, and pursuing a career within the arts is still seen as foolish and is being discouraged.
Princess Peach: Showtime! provides the audience with two reminders. One, that Peach has always had a personality beyond damsel in distress. Two, that the arts are important to us for numerous reasons: to allow for self-expression, creativity, and as a fundamental vehicle for our overall humanity. It should prompt us to protect the arts instead of disparaging them. The cast gave us a good show; now it’s our turn to do the same.
Into The Spine