This two-character drama is written by E. Hunter Spreen and
directed by Caitlin Lushington. It is
playing at the Shaking-the-Tree space, 823 SE Grant St., through December 2nd. For more information, go to their site at www.ensotheatre.com
What is it all about?
Why are we here? Expansive
questions…no simple answers. But, to
approach it All—Life “…be brave, be curious, be determined…” (Stephen Hawking). In other words, perhaps, take a chance on
Life and live it to the fullest, as if there are no tomorrows. And consider, we, indeed, may only “…be such
things as dreams are made on…” so make this one the grandest dream of all!
As in the case of Georgia (Megan Gotz) and Travis (Jon
Gennari), they meet (accidentally or pre-determined?) at a cocktail party. They banter, stalk each other, explore the sexual
possibilities and, finally, throw their hats into the ring called Love. They probe each other, test the waters, grow
together, evolve and explore the highs and lows…ebbing and flowing with
whatever the tides…the Game of Life…may bring.
Tears and laughter cancel each other out, no points one way or the other
for that, but the goal is scored when they complete the match together, a bit
more worn, perhaps, but resolves in tact.
Both winners.
This is a complicated and intricate plot of two souls
finding their purpose. Can’t really give
you details without giving away aspects that an audience should discover. And it is simply done, with a couple of
chairs, a bed, some incidental props and visuals…but it will cover a lifetime
for them. I admire greatly these two
actors, as they had to exposed their souls to reach the Truths embedded in this
trek of two lives enmeshed. Kudos to
them!
And, Lushington, has amazingly worked out a roadmap for
their journey that, as sweeping as it is, doesn’t leave you floundering as to
when and where they are. She also seems
to have a knack for guiding, not only the audience, but specific details of the
emotional paths the actors should take.
This is a show for adults but it’s obvious it’s also a very personal
exploration, a catharsis, perhaps, for the author and, possibly, viewers as well.
I recommend this show.
If you do choose to see it, please tell them Dennis sent you.
--DJS
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