Felderstein's stage adaptation of "The Owl and The Pussycat" gushes with carnal creativity
June 05, 2016
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Whether Director Todd Felderstein’s undertaking of The Owl and The Pussycat is a labor of love or a fist in the air, he has managed to find some freshness in this rendition of the long-running comedy. Felderstein’s interpretation proves entertaining, and his artistic choices are bold yet carry a whiff of simplicity, which is preferable with such a nationally overproduced piece.
Marlies Bauer Bell delights as Doris. Her alluring accent draws one in. At key moments, when she is in her zone, the dated dialog dribbles delightfully from her skilled lips as if from a newborn. Her reactions are genuine and she gives gifts galore to her scene partner. She is an art piece all in herself.
Although this played-out play is not everyone’s first love, the experience and talent in this production presented to patrons is generous, and makes for an entertaining evening. Felderstein’s adaptation of The Owl and the Pussycat is definitely w
