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Dusk Rings a Bell - A Play by Stephen Belber

Drama · Directed by Tom O'Brien - With Amberlee Colson and Tyler Jack Rice · Ages 13+ · United States of America

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dusk rings a bell - a play by stephen belber

Review by ZOE SHER

June 19, 2024 certified reviewer

What I liked

I loved how intimate it was, I really did feel like a fly on the wall. The actors were very sensitive to each other, really listening and reacting to every breath and slight movement. I could tell how much work was put into this.

What I didn't like

I personally prefer more props and a little more movement. I like seeing actors engage with items and action, it creates real life, and from an actors perspective, makes it easier on the actor to really “do” something. A lot of the scenes were sitting down and talking to each other, the text was so full and well written that it worked, but I think there was a little room to incorporate more interaction with items and physical behavior. But I also understand that both the topics of few props and less movement were conscious choices already made and I respect that.

My overall impression

I thoroughly enjoyed this show. The acting was top-notch. Both actors were incredibly present and really experiencing the interactions in the moment. I felt like a fly on the wall. I would highly recommend seeing this show, it takes you on an unexpected journey and the actors orchestrate it exquisitely. 10/10

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dusk rings a bell - a play by stephen belber