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It was so good to know that after a very long, and seemingly interminable interval, that summer repertory was and has returned. Judging from the difficulty of getting tickets four weeks after sales for the season opened, it seemed that many others were looking forward to something more than a Saturday night movie on KQED. My theatergoing companion and I held a sense that a lot of pent up energy was going to be gushing forth and make this the best season yet. Nyet.
The new studio theater is a delightful space. The seating is wonderful. And the temperature in the theater was stifling. First time back in new quarters was not the time for a display of economy or a practical application of social consciousness. We were melting--and noted that after each intermission the audience kept shrinking. But the insufferable temperature was not the only cause for audience attrition. The production was utterly dreadful.
There was no chemistry among the actors. One actor drifted between audible/inaudible while another gave an insecure, stilted delivery with inadequate script and character study preparation. And the British accents: some actors did, some didn't, and some delivered muddled versions drifting in and out of accent-land. The young Asian leads (brothers?) seemed to have better script preparation than any of the other actors but their lacking performance seemed more an issue of inadequate direction. And the young female leads? Trying too hard to make up some kind of a shortfall somewhere. From start to finish it was more along the lines of a high school drama production.
Something significant has affected how the talent pool is acquired.
This company in times past has cast a wide net to bring exceptional talent from many different places. The printed programs gave us small bios where we could read about the actors and celebrate the diversity that characterized our summer rep. We came expecting a level of quality based upon decades of productions that got better and better, year after year, but that was not our reality this past Saturday night. We are hoping that the remainder of the summer season holds greater rewards.
The new studio theater is a delightful space. The seating is wonderful. And the temperature in the theater was stifling. First time back in new quarters was not the time for a display of economy or a practical application of social consciousness. We were melting--and noted that after each intermission the audience kept shrinking. But the insufferable temperature was not the only cause for audience attrition. The production was utterly dreadful.
There was no chemistry among the actors. One actor drifted between audible/inaudible while another gave an insecure, stilted delivery with inadequate script and character study preparation. And the British accents: some actors did, some didn't, and some delivered muddled versions drifting in and out of accent-land. The young Asian leads (brothers?) seemed to have better script preparation than any of the other actors but their lacking performance seemed more an issue of inadequate direction. And the young female leads? Trying too hard to make up some kind of a shortfall somewhere. From start to finish it was more along the lines of a high school drama production.
Something significant has affected how the talent pool is acquired.
This company in times past has cast a wide net to bring exceptional talent from many different places. The printed programs gave us small bios where we could read about the actors and celebrate the diversity that characterized our summer rep. We came expecting a level of quality based upon decades of productions that got better and better, year after year, but that was not our reality this past Saturday night. We are hoping that the remainder of the summer season holds greater rewards.
Amazing productions with wonderful young actors and great local musicians. Plus, a brand new theater in 2020! Check out a show!
Terrific acting, well staged, high energy, engaging
The first time I saw this play was an SRT production years and years and years ago. I can’t remember swear words in the play then, though there may have been some. However, the current production has made the horrible mistake of thinking swear words themselves are funny. They are not.
SRT has taken a charming little play and nearly ruined it with inappropriate obscene language which adds nothing to the play. The question is why.
My heartfelt thanks to the actors who did a marvelous job with this misguided production.
Do go see a production of this play, just not this one
SRT has taken a charming little play and nearly ruined it with inappropriate obscene language which adds nothing to the play. The question is why.
My heartfelt thanks to the actors who did a marvelous job with this misguided production.
Do go see a production of this play, just not this one
Great summer theater group. They always put on very high quality productions.
Working here is tough but you learn a lot and everyone works together to put up five, great shows.
Good venue for theater
