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
Posted by: Janine Fawcett | November 17, 2005 07:41 AM
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
Posted by: Mum | November 17, 2005 10:15 AM