Archive for March, 2007
One of the Best Plays … I Have Seen in a Long Time [The Good German]
Review by Bud Sisson:
First I must confess my prejudice. I am Brian Herndon’s stepfather [Brian plays Braun in The Good German] and I have seen almost all of his works. Unquestionably, this was his absolute best.
Second, it was very well directed, and one of the most effective effects were the pauses at critical moments. [...]
Posted: March 27th, 2007 under The Good German
The Good German was Superb
Review by Sandy:
The Good German was superb. Ages of dialogue within our family on this subject, and related subjects over 60+ years leaves one expecting something less. The subject has been done over and over, we know, and not always with taste.
The play was written and directed with a unique and sensitive approach. The performances [...]
Posted: March 26th, 2007 under The Good German
The Power of the Message [The Good German]
Review from Bernice Goldmark
Driving home from the 3/24 matinee performance of The Good German I was marveling at the ability of the actors to portray all of the different, and complicated, aspects of their characters, without giving away an upcoming change in advance.
While watching the play I was too involved in just following these changes [...]
Posted: March 26th, 2007 under The Good German
A dynamite performance! [The Good German]
Review by: Marti Roush (Preview performance)
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I echo Dorothy Slattery’s very well articulated sentiments. It was a dynamite performance! And thanks to Jasson Minadakis for taking a few moments after Sunday’s performance to share some thoughts about the play. It really makes the experience that much richer.
Posted: March 20th, 2007 under The Good German
Beyond Good! [The Good German]
Posted by: Dorothy Slattery (Preview performance)
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The Good German is beyond good! Warren David Keith does an exceptional job portraying an almost likeable unlikeable. The character morphing around compassion and decency between Karl(Keith) and Siemi (Darren Bridgett) is seamless and believable given the circumstances at at hand. Bridgett developed his character beautifully to reflect his hardening [...]
Posted: March 19th, 2007 under The Good German
Bravo MTC!! [The Good German]
Review posted by: Paul and Paula Cooper (Preview performance)
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Just saw yesterday’s performance–bravo MTC!! We loved it–very thought-provoking and thoroughly well-acted and directed. The last offering (Frozen) and this one really mark a huge step-up for the MTC. We’re impressed and look forward to continuing our season subscription.
Posted: March 19th, 2007 under The Good German