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Old Fashioned, New Fashioned

Tonight's entertainment was old-fashioned musical theatre at a local college, a very polished presentation of Sondheim's "Company" by theatre program students. This is a vintage piece of what was in 1970 a radical idea -- concept theatre, not a narrative play. The form is not such a shock these days, but the context of the time speaks volumes. Does anyone born later than 1965 really get the rich evocation that a mini-dress and Twiggy eyelashes deliver for me? I guess not. The lead was effectively indecisive and the spotlight players exceptionally good, including a latter-day Minelli-esque Joanne delivering "Ladies Who Lunch" with confidence and style. The genre was old-fashioned and even the venue was retro with cabaret tables and drinks and snacks on offer, but new-fashioned technology shone in the tiny microphones subtly protruding from each player's ear. I will always prefer live performance over digital delivery, but I can appreciate the enhancement I can get when I'm there. Thanks, Janine!

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Hi Lynda:

You are more than welcome....you encapsulated the evening so beautifully.

Here's to more live theatre!!!
Stay warm.
Love
Janine

So nice to hear about you two having an enjoyable evening of theatre.
Pajama Game is playing here in Owen Sound and there's a strong possibility I'll get to see it.
Cheers,
Mum