What I liked
I truly appreciated the accuracy and consistency of the dialect. That’s simply not easy. I also applaud the set designer for a stage dressed sparsely that transitioned effectively from century to century.What I didn't like
The lighting. I understand the theatrical convention of isolating an actor or set piece by highlighting it, but the stage was too dark overall.
My overall impression
I would not call “In For A Penny” a ‘gem’ of a play. No, it’s the whole damn bracelet. Besides the usual objectives of drama, humor, and romance, every scene in this play delivers additional and surprising elements such as science fiction, gender identification, suspense, and mystery. Crystal Keith is, for my money, the star of the show by virtue of being its author. I can’t imagine a more challenging task than putting into words a very special and unique vision. Jacob Sidney’s direction is imperceptible, as it should be. The scenes unfold organically, while the transitions of century to century, and place to place, are stylized, simple, and effective. “In For A Penny” offers a Sherlock Holmes level of a mystery to be solved. The cast is excellent all around, and the writing is brilliant.
