Amelia's Going Down

comedy · actaeon theatre co. · Ages 10+ · United States of America

family friendly world premiere
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Review by RICHARD LUCAS

June 19, 2015
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tagged as: well-acted · well-crafted

My overall impression

I enjoyed AMELIA’S GOING DOWN. An interesting notion to explore what may have happened if Amelia and navigator, Fred Noonon, had survived the crash, but landed in a place so remote that rescue was unlikely. Set as a radio play, complete with live foley (which was a nice touch, tastefully done), Amelia and Fred each face down their own demons, particularly well done with strength and subtly by Jason Britt as Noonan confronting his battle with alcohol. The actors are not bound to the prop microphone, so the production opens up as a smart stage piece, but the production-within-a-production is never lost, keeping the period piece feel sparkling throughout. Highly recommend.

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