A KID LIKE JAKE
Benchmark Theatre: February 16 – March 24
Benchmark
Theatre’s production of Daniel Pearle’s A KID LIKE JAKE is very nearly a pitch
perfect production.
The play
involves Alex and Greg Wheeler, a young couple with a precocious four-year-old
son who is showing a preference “more for Cinderella than GI Joe.” Conflict slowly
arises in Alex and Greg’s marriage as they try to decide what the best path to
take is for Jake and each of them.
Warren
Sherrill has directed the show with his usual professional expertise. Sherrill
has cast the show impeccably. The four-person cast includes: Adrian Egolf, Antonio
Amadeo, Martha Harmon Pardee and Madison McKenzie-Scott.
The technical
end of things includes an eye-pleasing scenic design by Michael Duran that’s
illuminated by Kevin Taylor’s lighting. John Hauser provides a sensitive sound
design that enhances the production.
Adrian
Egolf is luminous as Alex. Antonio Amadeo stuns as her husband, Greg. Martha
Harmon Pardee (Judy) turns in yet another brilliant performance. Madison
McKenzie Scott (the nurse) was new to this reviewer. It is to be hoped that
each and all in this cast will be seen soon again upon the Denver stage.
The production,
directed by Warren Sherrill, opens Friday, February 16th and runs through Saturday, March 24th with performances Friday – Saturday evenings at 8pm and Sunday
evenings at 6pm. Tickets are $30 for general admission and $20 for
students/seniors/military. The production will take place at the company’s new
home at 40W in Lakewood at 1560 Teller Street. Please visit www.benchmarktheatre.com
to purchase tickets and send any inquiries to info@benchmarktheatre.comMarlowe's Musings
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