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KRISTIN HARDWICK FROM 'HI! DRAMA' REVIEWS "YES"
Written and Directed by Tim Realbuto
Produced by Manhattan Repertory Theatre
Stage Manager and Lighting Designer: Paul Mitchell Wilder
Hair and Make-up Design by Allison Farengo
Having seen Jeremiah Rosenhaft (Joe Blute) playing Romeo in his high school play, veteran actor, Patrick Ness (Tim Realbuto) offers private acting lessons to the young man. Set in Patrick's apartment in New York City, present day, the two begin classes. Through an interesting presentation of said acting lessons, Patrick struggles to help Jeremiah develop his acting skills leading each of them on a difficult journey of self-discovery. Patrick's teaching method is shared via "Rules" such as: "The best actors are also the best liars" or "You have to be willing to do anything, feel anything to play a character convincingly". The acting out of the "Rules" forms their stories which may blur the line between their reality and fantasy. It is done well; so it works!
Overvoices (Christina Bianco as Motivational Speaker and Matthew Martin as Television Announcer) and choreography (Adele Rylands) complement the play appropriately. However, it is the Mr. Blute's and Mr. Realbuto's passionate delivery of their characters' unpredictable dialogue and actions that make this play emotionally powerful. And, after having witnessed the twists and turns of their stories, you may find that you see actors pursuing their beloved craft in a little different way.
HAPPY FACE 🙂