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MORNA MURPHY MARTELL
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June 26, 2015
As someone who has never read Jane Austen’s ‘Northanger Abbey’ this updating the story to modern LA by Stina Pederson is silly but fun. Allison Powell is adorable as the naïf Catherine drawn into a Gothic Hollywood mad-for-success plot. She has the face of a porcelain doll and the eyes of a wondering deer in headlights. The entire cast perform with an energy and mad delight that is a relief from the too-often subtle murmurings in other shows. Jane Austen might not recognize her own work but if she lived today this might have been the tale she would tell.
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LESLIE SIMMS
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June 30, 2015
Such a delight! Made me want to go back and watch the TV movie of "Northanger Abbey". Perfectly cast, but a stand out for me was Brendan Weinhold who played Henry. He was just adorable! Never saw anyone hang his head so charmingly. Made you want to go and get a can, so he could kick it! Delightful show all around and what a great idea! Kudos to Stina Pederson, the author ...
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CYANNE MCCLAIRIAN
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July 07, 2015
Truly a delight. This play had me smiling the entire time... even hours later just thinking about it. Well done. And guess who's picked up some more Jane Austin to read? ;)...
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