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| New York Times on the refuge plays | |
| Posted by: huskyital 03:06 pm EDT 10/12/23 | |
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| I agree with the reviewer for the refuge plays "the result is provocative, but messy and while the three acts interlock, they don't propel each other forward". The same technique is used as in merrily we roll along, and as I mentioned, once I saw The London recent production, and it was not completely satisfying. I don't think it would be allowed, but I certainly would like to see merrily done once in the opposite direction. Seeing the ebullient characters at first, turning into sadder versions of themselves might bring a new perspective. I fully realize that many theatergoers my find is present form, appealing and yes, I do intend to see this new production, and I am sure the cast will be great.. |
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| re: New York Times on the refuge plays | |
| Posted by: Ann 05:10 pm EDT 10/12/23 | |
| In reply to: New York Times on the refuge plays - huskyital 03:06 pm EDT 10/12/23 | |
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| How would it end, then? Frank sells out, everyone hates him, and curtain? I love the ending (at the beginning). |
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| re: Merrily in reverse | |
| Posted by: kidmanboy 03:48 pm EDT 10/12/23 | |
| In reply to: New York Times on the refuge plays - huskyital 03:06 pm EDT 10/12/23 | |
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| I actually think that Merrily would not work dramatically if told in chronological order. It is very much written so that the origin of behaviors are presented after you've seen the behavior and that's what provides the drama. You're wondering how they got there - not where they are going. One also gets more of a sense of the characters going through that self-reflection in the current production as well. It's really excellent theater. | |
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