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The Yellow Wallpaper was the first piece of feminist literature I ever read, and certainly the first story I ever read that took a stark look at mental illness. Through Jane’s journal entries, reader’s get to see her descent into madness in her own voice, as well as the ludicrous treatments that she receives. Everyone else in the story is secondary, including her husband who also serves as her doctor. This play reverses that, and thus loses the brilliance of the short story.
The actors did an admirable job with the script they were given. Tatum Langton, as Jane, was brilliant. Especially since the majority of her part required her to react to what was happening around her. Matt Hudacs, as John, walked the line between caring/condescending husband perfectly.
The biggest issue of this productions was the script. Instead of the story being driven by Jane’s journal entries, it is driven by the entrances and exits of John, her husband. The audience doesn’t get to hear Jane’s thoughts of madness until the very end, which is what makes the end of the piece the best.
To read the full review visit the See It or Skip It LA website.
