Sabrina Fair
Lowry’s Spotlight
Theatre: 2/17 – 3/18
Regina Steffen
Playwright Samuel
Taylor’s “Sabrina Fair” is a romantic comedy that brings us back to the
post-war era of the 1950s, immersing us as audience in the light,warm feelings of
victory and freedom. It's just the ticket for removing oneself - if only for a little while - from the onslaught of horrors handed to us by the new administration.
The story is that of the homecoming of a
beautiful young woman to this country after having spent five years in Paris.
Upon returning home, Sabrina Fairchild, the daughter of the chauffeur to the Larrabee family, attracts
the amorous glances of both the young men of the family.
Regina Steffen is strikingly girlish and vibrant
in the title role of Sabrina Fairchild. Her exuberant stage movement and coquettish
glances will make you love her.
James
O’Hagan Murphy is a strong presence onstage as the older Larrabee son, Linus. Well
known for his stunning portrayal of Robert Kennedy in the one-man-show,“RFK,” he was recently
featured in Spotlight Theatre’s production of “Suddenly Last Summer.”
As David, the younger of the two Larrabee
sons, Drew Hirschboeck shines. This actor has very much the look of the young
Baryshnikov, and it’s good to see him back at the John Hand where not so very
long ago his scheming Phillip plotted against Henry ll in “Lion in Winter.”
Darcy J. Kennedy is a joy to behold
onstage. Her command of the matriarchal role in this play is full of bright
humor. Kennedy has recently been seen in “Jacob Marley’s Christmas Carol” and “Suddenly
Last Summer.”
As Aunt Julia, Cindy Laudadio-Hill brings
a bright peppering of hilarious expressions and bons mots to the proceedings.
Claude Diener is amazing in the role of
the aging patriarch of the Larabee family. With his suave gentlemanly demeanor
and walking stick he enhances the production greatly. Diener’s performance as
Dolittle in Performance Now’s “My Fair Lady” (Marlowe Award) was indelible.
Stephanie Kidd is appropriately galling as
David Larrabee’s first wife.
It’s a pleasure to see Phil Luna (Paul D’Argenson)
onstage again after an absence that has been, in this reviewer’s not so humble
opinion, far too long.
Director
Rachel Bouchard has brought together a handsome and cohesive cast. Although her
pacing is also quite good for the most part, it’s a challenge to keep up the
momentum with overlong speeches such as the chauffeur’s monologue near play’s
end.
The technical staff for the show is brilliant:
Set(Bernie Cardell), costumes(Susan Rahmsdorff Terry), lighting(Vance McKenzie)
and sound(Luke Allen Terry.)
Lowry's
Spotlight Theatre
“Sabrina Fair”
The
chauffeur's daughter falls for both wealthy sons in this sparkling romantic
comedy.
Previews
Friday, February 17 @ 7:30 p.m.
Feb.
18 - Mar. 18
Fri/Sat
& Mon., Feb.27 at 7:30.p.m, Sun. at 2 p.m.
$13
- $23
The
John Hand Theater, 7653 E. 1st Place, Denver, CO 80230
Free
parking.
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