What I liked
Good performances, a fresh take on a classic play.
What I didn't like
The main focus of this play is the acting, but I wonder what collaborations with different types of artists would have offered.
My overall impression
This production is an adaptation of Harold Pinter’s The Dumb Waiter, relocated to 1970s New York. I am a fan of Harold Pinter’s work and I appreciated the opportunity to see this classic brought to life on stage. The play’s tension, ambiguity, and dark humor remain intact. The performances are solid, and that feels to be the main focus of the production. Two actors produced this project and that is respectable, I am loving the emergence of classical works at the Hollywood Fringe Festival. For those who enjoy watching revivals and/or classic works, this provides an enjoyable evening of theater.
