Heaven Can Wait, No Homo Innuendo Proven
Despite a puzzling inquiring telephone call before Saturday night's excellent performance, the brave actors and intrepid behind-the-scenes participants in the second public showing of Kudzu Productions' Heaven Can Wait soldiered on undeterred. This reviewer, long familiar with the mindset of folks who make such inquiries, aware of their "common" (in at least two senses. Agatha) lack of familiarity with the American canon and possibly closely related to one of their ilk, couldn't help chuckling inwardly when Murray Sarkin, as Max Levine the fight manager, actually touched--quelle horror-- Joe, aka Farnsworth,(Greg Fitzgerald). Your dutifully vigilant reviewer listened intently for gasps or more vehement exhibitions of shock, but unable to detect any over the ribald roars of raucous laughter, assumes the homophobe caller either, 1. Stayed home reading Harlequins or 2. didn't find the male touching unacceptable and went home thinking maybe "that weird stuff" wasn't so bad after all.Seriously, Heaven Can Wait is a good show, a fine evening's entertainment, and well worth the fifty bucks--or whatever.
Especially notable was Bob Smith as the smarmy, slightly slimey, albeit incredibly charming and handsome Tony Abbott. One was reminded of various Cary Grant/Tony Randall/David Niven performances.
Everybody else in the cast done good too.
Kudos to Kristen Smith who served as Stage Manager/Production Assistant and coordinated lighting and sound with admirable aplomb. Without her expertise, the show would have lacked a certain amount of atmosphere and cohesion.
The show will run through August 20, every Friday & Saturday night. Some Thursdays and one Sunday matinee. Inquire at box office for times and prices.-30-
7 comments:
Cool as hell. Congrats to the newest member of the Thespian-Smith party. KOF and I sure are proud.
To clarify the first half of koALa's (very much appreciated) post for the uninitiated, shortly before curtain on Friday, someone called the box office and asked if there was any "gay innuendo" in the show. After the theatre manager/owner answered that there wasn't, he asked "what about lesbians?", again getting the answer no.
I'm not saying that it was him, but our uncle Joe was in the small crowd (35 or so, many of whom were "friends of the theatre", and wouldn't have asked those questions) that night. I saw him afterward as he was leaving (the cast does a "thank you" at the door after the show). If he recognized me, he didn't let on, and, in fairness, I didn't initially recognize him, either. Knowing what we know about Joe, it sounds within the realm of possibility that he would have been concerned about such content.
OH hell, if you have to spell out every detail for them they won't understand the play anyway.
Are you referring to the Uncle Joe who, years ago, in a dark and private place, wouldn't let me get a poop in edgewise...um.
But, seriously folks, congrats to Eva and servant for the time being for what sounds like a real gas. I hope the play gets gayer and gayer as the run goes on.
Did anyone know Joe was going to be there? You initially didn't recognize him? Did you eventually speak and hug, as relatives? Does Ivy know about this?
Actually, yes, Ivy does know. She wanted me to call Joe. I didn't.
JoJo and KoF saw the final performance of "Heaven Can Wait." Not only was the play truly enjoyable and well-done (excellent work by the stage manager, Kristen Smith), E.D. was great in his role: very funny, alternately charming and smarmy, which worked well for that character. (Me too with the Cary Grant image!) JoJo and KoF were sincerely impressed (as were several of the ladies sitting behind them). We can't wait for the Chicago production.
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