What I liked
Both actors harness the beautiful solemnity that anchors these star-crossed artists. And while they expertly play the pair’s brokenness (in many forms), they smartly don’t PLAY INTO that brokenness – leaving room for levity, curiosity, and hope to come alongside the angst, yearning and regret. An affecting combination that gently carries the audience to and fro from movement to movement.
What I didn't like
Just feel like they deserve a bigger space so more people can enjoy what they have to offer.
My overall impression
“You wrap the dagger with such elegance.” That line isn’t the only thing that’s sharp in this show! James and Natalie are outstanding in bringing a second life (or 42nd) to Chekov’s fated characters – Treplev and Nina. As a lover of the original play, this was a must see for me! But, even without knowing the showing James and Natalie make sure to bring the audience in to the the cold, foreboding Russian landscape that sets the tone for these variations to play out as we watch this enigmatic pair desperately try to find a way to each other… forgiveness… a different ending… a resolution. And the journey is beyond captivating.
