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| Jefferson Mayes in A Christmas Carol in L.A. | |
| Posted by: bicoastal 12:13 pm EST 11/23/18 | |
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| Jefferson Mayes is starring in a new adaptation of Charles Dickens' Christmas Carol at the Geffen Theater in Los Angeles. It's a one-man show, beautifully adapted with a balance of Dickens' narrative prose and dialogue. (I'm so used to seeing straight-ahead adaptations of this story that I had forgotten how funny and sharp Dickens' own writing is throughout.) Mayes does all the roles, switching characters from one line to the next and it is a stunning performance. The staging is almost entirely black, white and grey, evocative of the soot-ridden air of London and includes some cool theatrical stage tricks. It is a delight from start to finish, a truly magical evening. | |
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| re: Jefferson Mayes in A Christmas Carol in L.A. | |
| Posted by: aislestorm 12:49 pm EST 11/23/18 | |
| In reply to: Jefferson Mayes in A Christmas Carol in L.A. - bicoastal 12:13 pm EST 11/23/18 | |
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| Let's not forget it's directed by the talented Michael Arden. | |
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| re: Jefferson Mayes in A Christmas Carol in L.A. | |
| Posted by: bicoastal 10:13 am EST 11/24/18 | |
| In reply to: re: Jefferson Mayes in A Christmas Carol in L.A. - aislestorm 12:49 pm EST 11/23/18 | |
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| Yes, indeed, I should have mentioned that! It's another outstanding directing job. | |
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| re: Jefferson Mays in A Christmas Carol in L.A. | |
| Last Edit: whereismikeyfl 12:42 pm EST 11/23/18 | |
| Posted by: whereismikeyfl 12:41 pm EST 11/23/18 | |
| In reply to: Jefferson Mayes in A Christmas Carol in L.A. - bicoastal 12:13 pm EST 11/23/18 | |
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| Actually the actor is Jefferson Mays, who is known for I Am My Own Wife and Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder. | |
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| re: Jefferson Mays in A Christmas Carol in L.A. | |
| Posted by: MockingbirdGirl 12:46 pm EST 11/23/18 | |
| In reply to: re: Jefferson Mays in A Christmas Carol in L.A. - whereismikeyfl 12:41 pm EST 11/23/18 | |
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| And currently to be seen in the new Coen Brothers' feature The Ballad of Buster Scruggs on Netflix. | |
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