Gunfight at the Not-So-OK Saloon

Musicals & Operas · brooke derosa · Ages 13+ · United States of America

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Review by CHARLES ZIARKO

June 09, 2019 certified reviewer

What I liked

The Fine (and sometimes Superb) vocal prowess of the Cast of 11 (6m/5f).

What I didn't like

The Lame Libretto.

My overall impression

I only laughed once in 52 minutes but came away impressed by the cast of 11 (6m/5f), most with Fine singing voices (and some really Dynamic ones), which deserved more dignified showcasing. The NEXT venue for this swamp of Western cliches will likely be a church basement. Director Jennifer Clymer, whose involvement I was supporting, kept it moving along a pro path better than it merited. Not really “Gilbert-&-Sullivan Out West”, as advertised, more a lame spoof of Puccini’s “Girl of the Golden West”. Is there a market for THAT, besides Friends and Family? Should be retitled “Gunfight at the Jack Spratt Saloon” to better support Truth in Advertising!

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