Nights at the Algonquin Round Table

Comedy · svi cine+media · Ages 21+ · United States of America

world premiere
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SHARON SPENCE certified reviewer June 19, 2017
tagged as: witty · entertaining · clever
Came to see some some of my favorite Jazz Age wits exchange barbs, was treated to the turning point in a hero journey for a young writer. All the actors' performances were nuanced but remained sharp, not falling for the lamentable predilection to drop every bit of writing to the lowest common denominator or make the characters blandly "nice"; particularly Alexander Woolcott (played with beautifully acerbic poison by Steve Brock) and Dorothy Parker (appropriately excoriating while still vulnerable) for this feat I tip my hat not only to the actors, but to the director, Dig Wayne and the writer, Steven Vlasak. The costumes and great piano music and Black-Bottom dance tickled my ever-lovin' flapper heart. ... full review
MATT RITCHEY uncertified reviewer June 23, 2017
Perfect location, great script, terrific cast, and a great "twist"! Wonderful interpretations of some of literature's finest by the talented cast (I'm a big fan of Sweet Ol' Bob)! ... full review
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RICHARD LUCAS uncertified reviewer June 23, 2017
tagged as: historical · witty · costume design · GO!
Very fun ride giving a peek back to the 20s where the famed and funny hung out to eat, drink, and slice one another like a salami in a never-ending battle of wits. Wonderfully written piece by Steven Vlasak in which he’s able to weave a story of a young writer hoping to get discovered by the group with the actual wit of the real-life personas and then blended with his own. Three Clubs is a great setting for this play as the action takes place in the private area of a restaurant at a grand hotel - couldn’t have been better. Nice acting all around, especially Roz Stanley as Dorothy Parker who inhabited the character inside and out as Parker’s mind was rattled with booze, lust, and endless one-liners which she used deftly to defend her spot ato... full review
LAUREN SIMON uncertified reviewer June 23, 2017
tagged as: 1920's · New York · wit · humor · Dorothy Parker · Engaging
Step back into the 1920's in New York City and enjoy 80 minutes of sparkling and acerbic wit. Nights At The Algonquin Round Table is engagingly well-written and well-directed. A talented cast, delivering fast-paced dialogue with humor, bring to life some of the elite literary figures of the era. The depiction of the era with the spot-on characterizations and costumes transported me back to the time of the Algonquin Round Table. Did this encounter really happen or is it a plausible fiction created as a vehicle for the brilliant interplay of personalities? It works either way. If you are at all interested in the early 20th century, in its lore, writing and mystique, this play is a must see! Go and enjoy!... full review
NICHOLAS DALY CLARK uncertified reviewer June 24, 2017
I can't review this show, because I was in it. This is really about troubleshooting whether or not this site would let me unethically review my own show.... full review
SHARI HAMILTON certified reviewer June 24, 2017
Great comedy at a fun venue! Loved the great performance by lead actor, Christopher Tedrow. His character was very believable and his timing and expressions were spot on. Tedrow's interactions particularly with supporting actresses Erin Jo Harris and Roz Stanley had a very natural flow, which was easy to follow, witty and enjoyable. ... full review
JASON STEBBINGS uncertified reviewer July 19, 2017
Paa-shaw... I hath lended an ear and at least 1 eye, say I...Aye yes! This wit-laden curio twill be a feast for all 4 of thine senses, nay...Say 5. A rare delicious exercise weaving wicked wit with fearless frivolity. Aye...I say GO you must. Go and peer in, again to this wit-whittled world, but beware! For you might find it peering back curiously, with another eye, Nay...say 2 at you, at YOU!... full review
TEHANA WEEKS uncertified reviewer July 09, 2017
Roz Stanley as Dorothy Parker superbly carries this show with poise and grace! Her performance is terrific and her delivery is delightful! The show is well written and directed. Overall, it's a great piece of theater. ... full review
CATHERINE CURTIS certified reviewer June 19, 2017
What makes witticisms work is a light, deft touch. Sadly, the actors took a sledgehammer to every one, assuming the audience too slow to notice otherwise. As a result, the pacing was too ponderous.... full review