See this link for the Albuquerque Journal's Barry Gaines on "Harvey."
http://www.abqjournal.com/venue/2892252name03-28-08.htm
Friday, March 28, 2008
HARVEY at the Adobe - Review
RAVING RICHARD RADIO REVIEW, FOR BROADCAST LIVE ON 3/26/8: KKIM, 1000 A.M., ALBUQUERQUE, AND 94.7 P.M., SANTA FE
GREETINGS FROM THEATRELAND. MY COMMENTARY IS ABOUT THAT CLASSIC PLAY, "HARVEY," BEING STAGED AT THE ADOBE THEATRE. "HARVEY," A MULTIPLE AWARD-WINNING PLAY, WAS WRITTEN BY MARY COYLE CHASE: IT WAS FIRST PERFORMED IN 1944 IN DENVER BEFORE ITS TITLE WAS CHANGED TO "HARVEY," AND THEN IT RE-OPENED FOR AN EXTENDED RUN ON BROADWAY, STARRING FRANK FAY AND AND JOSEPHINE HULL—ACTUALLY, ONE OF THE BROADWAY'S LONGEST-RUNNING PLAYS. LATER, "HARVEY" WAS MADE INTO INTO A FILM, STARRING JIMMY STEWART IN THE LEADING ROLE.
IN THE ADOBE'S PRODUCTION, THE CASTING COULDN'T BE BETTER, WITH DIRECTION BY KENNETH BENNINGTON. THERE'S NOT TIME TO MENTION EACH INDIVIDUALLY, THOUGH WELL DESERVED—-SUFFICE TO CREDIT VERNON POITRAS, CYNDY NOLL, JENNIFER LLOYD, AND MICHAEL GIRLAMO TO REPRESENT THIS ENTIRE STELLAR CAST. YOU'LL ENJOY THEM ALL, AS EACH IS SO BELIEVABLE IN THE PART—-A MARK OF PROFICIENCY.
"HARVEY" RUNS WEEKENDS AT THE ADOBE THROUGH APRIL 13, AND FOR TICKETS, CALL THE ADOBE THEATRE AT 898.9222.
GREETINGS FROM THEATRELAND. MY COMMENTARY IS ABOUT THAT CLASSIC PLAY, "HARVEY," BEING STAGED AT THE ADOBE THEATRE. "HARVEY," A MULTIPLE AWARD-WINNING PLAY, WAS WRITTEN BY MARY COYLE CHASE: IT WAS FIRST PERFORMED IN 1944 IN DENVER BEFORE ITS TITLE WAS CHANGED TO "HARVEY," AND THEN IT RE-OPENED FOR AN EXTENDED RUN ON BROADWAY, STARRING FRANK FAY AND AND JOSEPHINE HULL—ACTUALLY, ONE OF THE BROADWAY'S LONGEST-RUNNING PLAYS. LATER, "HARVEY" WAS MADE INTO INTO A FILM, STARRING JIMMY STEWART IN THE LEADING ROLE.
IN THE ADOBE'S PRODUCTION, THE CASTING COULDN'T BE BETTER, WITH DIRECTION BY KENNETH BENNINGTON. THERE'S NOT TIME TO MENTION EACH INDIVIDUALLY, THOUGH WELL DESERVED—-SUFFICE TO CREDIT VERNON POITRAS, CYNDY NOLL, JENNIFER LLOYD, AND MICHAEL GIRLAMO TO REPRESENT THIS ENTIRE STELLAR CAST. YOU'LL ENJOY THEM ALL, AS EACH IS SO BELIEVABLE IN THE PART—-A MARK OF PROFICIENCY.
"HARVEY" RUNS WEEKENDS AT THE ADOBE THROUGH APRIL 13, AND FOR TICKETS, CALL THE ADOBE THEATRE AT 898.9222.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
OLDEST PROFESSION at the Desert Rose
Audience Speaks: "We loved this show"; "It made me laugh - It made me cry"; "I really cared about these women" - These are only a few of the positive comments we have received over the last two weekends. After a shaky Opening Night and a Reviewer who DID NOT like or GET why we chose this play - we have had nothing but positive comments and spread the word success! Just goes to show you the press is not always right! AND to even make it more timely - The Oldest Profession and the Politicians are still at it! New York! You will enjoy this political satire about the mix of the two and I promise that you will GET why we chose to do this play - This is an Election year!
Oldest Profession - Fri/Sat 8pm & Sunday at 4pm, Desert Rose Playhouse, 6921 Montgomery NE - 881-0503. Mention this blog and get in for $10
Oldest Profession - Fri/Sat 8pm & Sunday at 4pm, Desert Rose Playhouse, 6921 Montgomery NE - 881-0503. Mention this blog and get in for $10
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
Kid's Theatre in Duke City
Here's a link to a terrific article by Aileen O'Catherine for New Mexico Kids! Family Magazine. Check it out. http://newmexico-kids.com/articles/article-17-1-kids-theater.html
Monday, March 3, 2008
ELEEMOSYNARY Review
RAVING RICHARD RAVING REVIEW, FOR BROADCAST LIVE ON 2/20/8: KKIM, 1000 A.M., ALBUQUERQUE, AND 94.7 P.M., SANTA FE
GREETINGS AGAIN FROM THEATRELAND, AS THERE'S A LOT GOING ON—A PLAY WITH ONLY THREE ACTORS IS AT THE ADOBE, WHICH IS THE FOCUS OF THIS WEEK'S REVIEW.
THE PLAY IS CALLED "ELEEMOSYNARY," ONLY BECAUSE THAT'S A WORD IN A SPELLING BEE CONTEST WHICH HAS A MINOR ROLE IN THE PLOT. ESSENTIALLY, THE PLAY INVOLVES THE EFFORTS OF THREE GENERATIONS OF WOMEN TO RECONCILE DIFFERENCES IN THEIR FAMILY. THE ACTING IS SUPERB: THE GRANDMOTHER, PLAYED BY BECKY MAYO, IS SOMEWHAT ILLUSIONARY; HER DAUGHTER, WHO GOES ALONG WITH THE GRANDMOTHER'S WACKY IDEAS, IS PLAYED BY MICHELLE BOEHLER; AND THE GRANDDAUGHTER, INNOCENT TO THE STRUGGLE BUT INTENT ON DEVELOPING A LOVING RELATIONSHIP WITH HER MOTHER, IS PLAYED BY CHLOE TURNER. THE DIRECTOR IS JOANN DANELLE, A REAL PRO.
THIS CAST COULDNT BE BETTER SELECTED, AND YOU'LL FIND THIS PLAY WARM AND ENJOYABLE IN ADOBE'S NEWLY-REFURBISHED FACILITY-NEW SEATS, ETC. THE SHOW RUNS WEEKENDS THROUGH MARCH 2 AT 9813 4*, JUST NORTH OF ALAMEDA. FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL 898-9222.
GREETINGS AGAIN FROM THEATRELAND, AS THERE'S A LOT GOING ON—A PLAY WITH ONLY THREE ACTORS IS AT THE ADOBE, WHICH IS THE FOCUS OF THIS WEEK'S REVIEW.
THE PLAY IS CALLED "ELEEMOSYNARY," ONLY BECAUSE THAT'S A WORD IN A SPELLING BEE CONTEST WHICH HAS A MINOR ROLE IN THE PLOT. ESSENTIALLY, THE PLAY INVOLVES THE EFFORTS OF THREE GENERATIONS OF WOMEN TO RECONCILE DIFFERENCES IN THEIR FAMILY. THE ACTING IS SUPERB: THE GRANDMOTHER, PLAYED BY BECKY MAYO, IS SOMEWHAT ILLUSIONARY; HER DAUGHTER, WHO GOES ALONG WITH THE GRANDMOTHER'S WACKY IDEAS, IS PLAYED BY MICHELLE BOEHLER; AND THE GRANDDAUGHTER, INNOCENT TO THE STRUGGLE BUT INTENT ON DEVELOPING A LOVING RELATIONSHIP WITH HER MOTHER, IS PLAYED BY CHLOE TURNER. THE DIRECTOR IS JOANN DANELLE, A REAL PRO.
THIS CAST COULDNT BE BETTER SELECTED, AND YOU'LL FIND THIS PLAY WARM AND ENJOYABLE IN ADOBE'S NEWLY-REFURBISHED FACILITY-NEW SEATS, ETC. THE SHOW RUNS WEEKENDS THROUGH MARCH 2 AT 9813 4*, JUST NORTH OF ALAMEDA. FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL 898-9222.
"PAGE TO STAGE": MOTHER ROAD'S "THE ODYSSEY"
Would an audience pay to attend the first read-through of a new production? If the experience of the Mother Road Theatre Company is any indication, the answer is yes.
On February 18, the new troupe successfully involved a live audience in the first rehearsal of its first production, David Farr's 2005 adaptation of Homer's "Odyssey." For $25, each audience member received two admissions: one to the initial read-through, and another to a performance on the opening weekend, nearly six weeks from now. Called "Page to Stage," the program engages spectators with the theatrical process as well as its end product.
During the first hour, the audience received an orientation to the play from Director Julia Thudium and members of her production team. They described their conceptions of the set, costumes, lighting, puppets, and music that will bring "The Odyssey" to life. Dramaturg Michael Dolce then gave a witty PowerPoint presentation on the history, mythology, and Mediterranean geography of the epic. Questions and comments from the audience were encouraged.
After refreshments, the cast read the play together for the first time. They and the audience, who also held scripts, sang David Farr's lyrics to the accompaniment of new music written for this production by Albuquerque composer Ernest Sturdevant. The read-through brought out the contemporary relevance of Farr's adaptation, which raises such issues as the displacement of populations by war, the detention of illegal immigrants by zealous homeland security officers, the racial stereotyping of asylum seekers, and the pitfalls of documenting identity ("I am nobody"). The
script has variety, pace, and humor; the language is suitable for all but the most fastidious ears; and the action will interest spectators aged 13 and up.
"The Odyssey" opens on March 28 and runs through April 20, with performances on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8 p.m. and matinees on Sunday at 2 p.m. The venue is The Filling Station, an imaginatively converted garage at 1024 Fourth St. SW near Pacific. For information and reservations, call (505) 873-4831.
The "Page to Stage" format will also be employed in coming Mother Road productions. By next time, one hopes the Company will have streamlined the event so that it lasts less than three and a half hours. To participate in the program, add your name and e-mail address to their maillist at www.motherroad.org.
Meanwhile, I can hardly wait to see the bare bones of early rehearsal fleshed out when "The Odyssey" ventures onstage next month! - Hugh Witemeyer
On February 18, the new troupe successfully involved a live audience in the first rehearsal of its first production, David Farr's 2005 adaptation of Homer's "Odyssey." For $25, each audience member received two admissions: one to the initial read-through, and another to a performance on the opening weekend, nearly six weeks from now. Called "Page to Stage," the program engages spectators with the theatrical process as well as its end product.
During the first hour, the audience received an orientation to the play from Director Julia Thudium and members of her production team. They described their conceptions of the set, costumes, lighting, puppets, and music that will bring "The Odyssey" to life. Dramaturg Michael Dolce then gave a witty PowerPoint presentation on the history, mythology, and Mediterranean geography of the epic. Questions and comments from the audience were encouraged.
After refreshments, the cast read the play together for the first time. They and the audience, who also held scripts, sang David Farr's lyrics to the accompaniment of new music written for this production by Albuquerque composer Ernest Sturdevant. The read-through brought out the contemporary relevance of Farr's adaptation, which raises such issues as the displacement of populations by war, the detention of illegal immigrants by zealous homeland security officers, the racial stereotyping of asylum seekers, and the pitfalls of documenting identity ("I am nobody"). The
script has variety, pace, and humor; the language is suitable for all but the most fastidious ears; and the action will interest spectators aged 13 and up.
"The Odyssey" opens on March 28 and runs through April 20, with performances on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8 p.m. and matinees on Sunday at 2 p.m. The venue is The Filling Station, an imaginatively converted garage at 1024 Fourth St. SW near Pacific. For information and reservations, call (505) 873-4831.
The "Page to Stage" format will also be employed in coming Mother Road productions. By next time, one hopes the Company will have streamlined the event so that it lasts less than three and a half hours. To participate in the program, add your name and e-mail address to their maillist at www.motherroad.org.
Meanwhile, I can hardly wait to see the bare bones of early rehearsal fleshed out when "The Odyssey" ventures onstage next month! - Hugh Witemeyer
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