My overall impression
You get a lot of “snap” when engaging, competent performers bang out 25 mini-dramas in an hour. It never loses steam, which makes for a fun evening of theater!
Humor – good doses of that! Sure. Two imaginary muffins sit in an imaginary display case before us. Deciding between them? A Sophie’s Choice. Well, so he says. And she’s bemused by that. Tries to help him understand what that actually means. Before long, they’ve squirreltrekked all over the philosophical map – and the laughter is at 100%.
Sketch after sketch – but not just funny ones. Sprinkled in are serious moments – moving, heartfelt, considerately told. This creates just the right rhythm and forms an emotional arc tying things together.
Most of these actors have worked together before – and that’s what we see as they move gracefully from moment to moment. And, I’m impressed to say, I found out that most of them were in the gay pride parade earlier that day – sunburns and all – yet the energy on stage was right there. This is a company who clearly understands that We’re Here To Deliver to the Audience.
Great show!
