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Written by Mark St. Germain
Directed by Cristina Alicea Produced by Vermont Stage Played March 9-27, 2016 Cast: Cael Barkman, Andrew Butterfield Scenic Design: Janine Woods Thoma Lighting Design: John B. Forbes Sound Design: Zach Williamson Costume Design: Kate Fulop Props Master: Sue Wade Stage Manager: Nicole Kutcher Assistant Stage Manager: Ellen O'Brien Production Photography: Brian Drourr Please note: This "Behind the Scenes" promotional video was recorded during rehearsals prior to the completion of scenic elements.
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"Cael Barkman (Senga) and Andrew Butterfield (Ever) don't take the easy, maudlin route, working instead to create roles with depth. Director Cristina Alicea nestles the humor within a pace slow enough to disclose character. Comedy often favors a roller-coaster approach, but Alicea has designed a lovely carousel, the better to show how the protagonists change and grow... Alicea keeps the comedy in the forefront; laughs accompany even the tender moments... Directorially, it's tough to build a scene from a woman sunk in despair and a man who avoids her gaze, but Alicea handles it. She sometimes stations the actors far apart to emphasize Ever's aversion to touch, but she skillfully keeps a sense of pursuit in the blocking and steers the focus from one character to the other." - Seven Days |