Wow, what a crazy, interesting and sometimes unfathomable show. Part film noir, part theatre, both incredibly and intricately linked. This was a really fascinating piece to watch unfold. It was fun and challenging, both for the actors and the audience, keeping track of the parallel and overlapping storylines. Spoiler alert - don't read any further if you want to enjoy figuring it out for yourself and then come back later to see if you agree with my interpretation/conclusions.
Parts of this play were quite bizarre and I have to confess that I didn't quite get all of it. Was it descent into madness, some alcohol induced stupor, writers block driving crazy dreams or just plain illusion. I felt that we slowly descended into someone's nightmare, then surfaced rapidly back up into normalcy, like surfacing from a deep dive, gasping for breath.
In the battle between cinema and live theatre, this play had me thinking all the way home and still pondering in the morning when I woke.
What is real, what is the movie and what is the play. I think I got it. Mavis is the clue. In the play she is the secretary, in real life she is his girlfriend. And the movie, well, that part is easy ...
I definitely recommend you see this play from Electric Company. I have never been disappointed by their productions and today was no exception. They push the envelope just enough and this surrealist production is challenging and charming, as are the characters.
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