Findsen,
de Casmaker and Houle provide one of the most exceptional examples
of physical comedy I’ve ever witnessed. One almost forgets
that the actors are surrounded by only a black plywood stage and
a couple of pot lights, as the scene they draw with their body movements
is full of vivid detail, colour, sound and emotion.
What I found incredible was that though the Old Man’s interactions
are based almost entirely on the behaviour of the Captain and Madame,
they don’t once acknowledge his existence. It’s a masterpiece
of comedic timing.
Although
the play wrapped up at the end of May, Theatrophy has an adaptation
of Dante’s Inferno in the works, set to open in the fall of
2004. I look forward to their next enchanting stage escapade.
For
more information on upcoming shows, visit www.theatrophy.com
~Sue
Thompson is an independent TV producer and writer. She also sings
professionally.
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