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WHAT I DID LAST SUMMER this afternoon

Posted by: schauspieler 07:53 pm EDT 05/10/15

I LOVED this play, an early A.R. Gurney work from the early 80's. Unless you are burned out on coming-of-age stories, don't miss this funny, wise and moving production with a group of terrific actors. Seeing Noah Galvin as the 14 year old Charlie (Gurney) reminded me of the experience of seeing the young Matthew Broderick in TORCH SONG TRILOGY and BRIGHTON BEACH MEMOIRS. Galvin has a major career ahead of him - he is so charming and comfortable on stage, so full of life and unafraid to go emotionally big, confident that his choices will always work. And then there is Kristine Nielsen whose role as the troubled and inspiring Anna Trumbull is a gift to her - she is so perfect in it - and to us who get to enjoy a performance that finds her at her quirky and lovable best. Carolyn McCormick, too, gets a chance to shine as Charlie's mother. Even the annoying choice to project stage directions on a giant typewritten page couldn't ruin the otherwise fine direction of a wonderful play brought so beautifully to life by this fine ensemble.


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Posted by: Jfs414 09:43 pm EDT 05/10/15
In reply to: WHAT I DID LAST SUMMER this afternoon - schauspieler 07:53 pm EDT 05/10/15

I also loved it! A bit of a slow first act but wow the second act packs a punch. Kristine Nielsen's final scene is heartbreaking. A great $25.


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Posted by: TheatreAddict 09:19 pm EDT 05/10/15
In reply to: WHAT I DID LAST SUMMER this afternoon - schauspieler 07:53 pm EDT 05/10/15

I saw this play over the weekend and I too LOVED it. I highly recommend it. There's really nothing not to like about it (unless, as stated before, you just don't like "coming of age stories") and oh so much to love!

Noah Galvin is truly remarkable and brought so much life to his role. He has a very long career ahead of him. Brave choices and it would be hard to imagine people not loving his portrayal of "Charlie". Kristine, once again, makes a brilliant and difficult role look like child's play as she charms the audience in her usual way, but yet makes the role brand new and her own.

Kudos to the rest of the cast and to the amazing percussionist who seems to be really loving his on-stage supporting performance that rises to the level of "supporting character" and not only "musician."

I also was not thrilled with the choice of the projected stage directions, but it did not take away from how wonderful the play and production were... just didn't add very much, IMO.

Do check it out... for $25, it's the best buy in town!

T.A.


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Posted by: drummergirl 08:20 pm EDT 05/10/15
In reply to: WHAT I DID LAST SUMMER this afternoon - schauspieler 07:53 pm EDT 05/10/15

Looking forward to seeing this soon, especially with your comments.


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