The Dumb Waiter

This show is what theatre is all about. This is a dialogue driven show that doesn't throw in sound effects, crazy lighting or musical numbers for the short attention span audiences of today. This is how theater was and this is how theater should be, presenting a struggle that we all face in a setting we hope to never be in. Top notch!... full review

I'm no critic and I don't normally do this sort of thing, but I think the above post is misleading. This is not a perfect show by any stretch, but as far as Fringe shows go, it's well worth the ticket price. Not sure what the depression-era America thing is, there was nothing at the show to indicate it was placed in America, but I do know that I *hate* fake accents, and I much preferred the choice to just let the actors act rather than have to suffer through bad British accents. Engaging for almost all of it, with lots of subtle moments from the actors. Try to nab a seat where you can see both actors faces though, the seating rings the stage, and you really need to see the reactions to get the full feeling.... full review

This was the best show I've seen in awhile. Good timing, unique concept, and an intimate setting made the play stand out. I'd definitely recommend taking an hour to come out and see it. ... full review

Worth seeing? Absolutely. If that's all you need, just go. The Fringe is about seeing new interpretations and new stagings, new new new, and the fact that this show does something new with something old is worth the ticket by itself. Flawed? Sure! What isn't? Pinter is one of the greats, and he doesn't make it easy on directors or actors, he demands the most of them. Could these two actors be more intense? Absolutely. Could the timing be more spot on? Yeah. Could the tension be ratcheted up quite a bit? Yes. BUT! have I seen anything like this in a long time? No. A combination of inventively intimate setting and a total command of the text and the cast are to be commended from the young team that produced this. It's a fearless production... full review

A well executed, effective, unsettling presentation of a lesser known Pinter play. The casting is strong, the pacing is right, and the theater in the round staging really enhances a palpable sense of claustrophobia and unease. I liked how the dumb waiter itself became something of a character. Highly recommended.... full review

I thoroughly enjoyed watching the performance of "The Dumb Waiter". I felt the actors were very convincing, making you symphathize with them and at the same time drawing you into the story. I know the story is suppose to be set in England, but I personally appreciated the fact that the directors chose not to have the actors use British accents. I have been to plays where they have tried British accents and rather then add to the play it was very distracting; all I could think about was how bad the accents sounded. All in all I say well done to Crew and Cast for putting on an excellent performance of "The Dumb Waiter". ... full review