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Thursday, September 22, 2011

Review For "Complete Works"

As I posted earlier, I am directing "The Complete Works of Wllm Shkspr (Abridged)" at Pratville's Way Off Broadway Theatre. We opened last weekend to enthusiastic and appreciative audiences, and we have two more weekends to run. The audiences are loving this show... and it's not too late to get tickets! Call 334-358-0297 or visit us online at wobt.prattvilleal.gov.

Anyway, local theatre critic Michael Howley came to see the show last weekend and LOVED it. He published his review recently, which you can find here. Some excerpts from the review.

Although any one of William Shakespeare's 37-or-so plays would take over three hours to perform in its entirety, in less than two hours, Prattville's Way Off Broadway Theatre is delighting their all-too-small audiences with a merry romp through all the plays [plus the 154 sonnets and other occasional poems by the Bard]: The Complete Works of Wllm Shkspr (abridged).

Though it helps to be familiar with Shakespeare's works, it is not a prerequisite to enjoyment of this piece...and if you ever get lost or feel out of place, one of the three energetic and self-effacing actors who play all the roles is there to guide you through.

First-time director Matthew Givens is fortunate in having three capable actors to bring this piece to life. These talented actors are to be commended. They have quite a physical workout in the two-hours' playing time, and they have entertained. Good show!

Two more weekends left. This is a show that you will regret not seeing... not to mention a show that will make you laugh very hard.


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