Orphans
The Edge Theatre: 1/7-2/9
“Orphans” is an evening of theatre you
have got to experience!
In some past productions of this play some
directors have found it difficult to create a balanced vision of the piece.
This time at The Edge Theatre director Rob
Kramer and his superb cast really got it right.
Christian Mast and Jack Wefso are on fire
as siblings who are emotionally scarred by the loss of their mother.
Left to Right: Rick Yaconis and Christian Mast
Mast delivers an endearing portrayal of
the developmentally disabled brother. This artist’s ability to create and
maintain the quirky behaviors of this character both facially and
physiologically is astounding.
Jack Wefso’s fiery portrait of the brother
who appears to be the stronger of the two by surviving as a small time thief to
mask his emotional damage rivets.
Jack Wefso (in foreground) and Christian Mast
Rick Yaconis provides the perfectly
balanced
emotional fulcrum as a gangster kidnapped by Wefso’s character. Is he
planning violence under a placid façade or paternal comfort to the brothers’ arrested
emotional development?
Can you say “cathartic?”
The Edge Theatre
"Orphans"
A twisted parody of family bonds and
reversal of fortune.
Jan. 17 - Feb. 9
Preview performance Thurs., Jan. 16 @ 8
p.m.
Fri./Sat. & Mon. Jan. 27 @ 8 p.m.;
Sat. Feb. 1 & 8 @ 2 p.m.; Sun@ 6 p.m.
*No Performance Sunday, Feb. 2
Tickets: $20 advance $22 at the door
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