Curtain Up: “Vanya and Sonia and Marsha and Spike”
By Camille Bounds
South Valley Civic Theatre gathered a group of their talented actors to bring Christopher Durang’s 2013 Tony award-winning, very humorous comedy to The Morgan Hill Playhouse. With a sprinkling of Chekhov here and there throughout the play with outrages moments, amusing dialogue and interesting characters that keeps the action moving at a steady pace.
Directed by Myra F. Kaelin we find a brother (Vanya-Scott Lynch) and sister (Sonia – Adrianne Wilkinson) bemoaning the facts of their dull life when their glamorous successful aging movie star sister who supports them – (Marsha – Denee Lewis) descends on their boring existence bringing along her very young toy-boy friend (Spike- Tyler Savin) to shake things up. To add to the hysteria their housekeeper (Cassandra -Roberta Vinkhuyzen) keeps everyone on edge with her doomsday prophecies that keep coming true.. Mix in a innocent young cute neighbor (Nina – Krista Warner) and the plot as they say thickens.
The delightful well done, detailed set is a pleasant addition with good lighting, sound and costumes making for a delightful performance.
“Vanya and Sonia and Marsha and Spike” will keep you laughing and perhaps thinking about your future.
Camille Bounds is the theatre and arts columnist for Morgan Hill Life and Gilroy Life. She can be reached at [email protected].
DETAILS
South Valley Civic Theatre’s Production of “Vanya and Sonia and Marsha and Spike”
Where: Morgan Hill Community Playhouse
17090 Monterey Road\- Morgan Hill
Through May 13
Running time: Three hours with one 15 minute intermission.
Tickets: $16 – $25
Reservations and Information: Call (408) 842-7469 or visit: www.SVCT.org
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