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September 2, 2010

Emmy, played with delicious verve by Zoe Levin, is a sex pistol. Wise – or seemingly wise beyond her years – hers is the voice of experience, determined to lead her friend astray. Rae Gray presents a Claire that is perfect as the shy, insecure, young friend, only too willing to follow. Both girls exemplify youth, beauty, inexperience, and a touching bravado.

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Savage In Limbo

The cast ranges from adequate to good, which is dangerous in a play this complicated. Shanley writes characters with tough as nail exteriors, but use poetic language to lament. However, the actors had not concept to what they are saying,…

The Artist Needs A Wife

Playwright Jesse Weaver has a strong foundation, but lacks the play lacks necessary focus. Weaver is not sure if he wants an absurdist dark comedy, or a character drama. They writing would shift from manic yelling to quiet introspective moments.

A Very Merry UNAUTHORIZED Children’s Scientology Pageant

The story follows the infamous L Ron (Hubbard) from his birth in a manger through the height of Scientology. I have to admit the writing is very thin, and it stretches 30 minutes of material into an hour. However, director Steve Wilson and his young ensemble more than make up for the writing flaws with passion and energy.


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