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4th Annual First Look Repertory of New Work Presented by Steppenwolf Theatre At Steppenwolf’s Garage theatre 1624 N. Halsted Chicago, IL 312-335-1650, tickets $20—call for schedule Program Director: Edward Sobel This is a program that helps new play development from readings to full developmental productions. These plays are works in progress. They are not claiming to be world premiere as they are subject to transformation and revision. “Pursued by Happiness By Keith Huff Directed by Tom Hopper “Perfect Mendacity” By Jason Wells Directed by David Cromer “Fair Use” By Sarah Gubbins Directed by Meredith McDonough
Through August 10, 2008 Keith Huff penned the hit drama “A Steady Rain” and his latest work “Pursued by Happiness” is also a powerful relationship play that keeps getting darker and darker as it proceeds. When two middle aged scientist meet at a conference, sparks play sending them off on a whirlwind romance. The early awkward scenes that find Frank Orlis (Paul Noble) struggling to court the also shy Julie Moore (Kat McDonnell) exudes empathy. This play grows extremely dark as playwright Huff reveals a series of shocking revelations when it becomes to meet the parents. This play is well written, nicely paced with fine turns from Barbara E. Robertson as Liz and Alice-two eccentric mothers. Nobel and McDonnell have a subtle and subdued chemistry that works. This play is eerily effective. Keith Huff is a talent. Recommended Tom Williams tom99@chicagocritic.com for comments Date Reviewed: August 2, 2008
Jason Wells’ “Perfect Mendacity,” under the tight direction from David Cromer, is a powerful cautionary tale about the hypocrisy and power of government. When a top secret memo is leaked by Walter Kreutzer (Matt DeCaro), he become paranoid about taking a lie detector test that could end his career. Kreutzer and fellow scientist Roger Stanhope (Tim Curtis) have a history of questionable use of bioterrorism in Africa. Walter’s wife is involved or is she? This mystery has riveting plot twists that build up the tension into psychological mayhem. Filled with dark humor and clever dialogue, “Perfect Mendacity” is an engaging, yet scary tale of intrigue. Matt DeCaro and Aaron Todd Douglas are terrific. This play is also ready for the next step. Wells can sure tell a story! Recommended Tom Williams Date Reviewed: August 2, 2008
“Fair Use” is a romantic comedy that is part TV sitcom and part serious drama. Borrowing from Cyrano De Bergerac and utilizing a lesbian and straight love stories, “Fair Use” unfolds as a hybrid play—long on comedy. The subplot is about the gray areas of plagiarism that deals with how the influence of reading someone else’s work can be indirectly put into one work. What constitutes plagiarism? This funny work plays out as a made for TV sitcom that finds the plagiarism subplot getting in the way of the comedy. Maybe two plays would work better since each has its own merits? I liked the comic elements best yet the plagiarism plot could work as complete play. Since this is a developing work, it surely could turn into fine play. As it plays now, the laughs dominate. Kelli Simpkins and Halena Starr Kays were particularly outstanding. Recommended Tom Williams tom99@chicagocritic.com for comments Date Reviewed: August 2, 2008 |
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