TheaterWorks brings in a show that is easy to hear, see, and look at
By Camille Bounds
A quiet library in northern Vermont tells the story of a group of people that use the line that straddles the library, one side the US and the other Canada. Sounds off the wall, but the play “A Distinct Society” is a true place and story that tells the involvement of people, and tries to make the moment mean something to their lives
A solid, strong cast of five talented, seasoned adults bring playwright Kareem Fahmy’s hard to believe story of an Iranian father (James Rana ) using the moment of time and geography to see his daughter (Vaneh Assadourian). With uniformed U.S. Customs and Border patrol officer Bruce Lard (Kenny Scott), trying to keep border rules of the area while trying to hold his job while romancing the liberian Carrie Puff while Declan Sheehan (Dasniel Allitt) an Irish Canadian teen age boy who skips school to hang out at the library and enjoy getting into everybody’s business. Director Giovanna Sardelli balances characters with delicate staging and movement. The meticulous adaptation and direction draws the best from the actors and produces a captivating experience.
As usual the creative team at TheaterWorks brings in a show that is easy to hear, see, and look at with Jo Winiarski’s creative scenic designs, Elton Bradman’s Sound Design, Dina El-Aziz’s costumes and Pamila Z. Grey’s lighting.
Show: “A Distinct Society”
Where: Mountain View Center For The Performing Arts, 500 Castro Street-Mountain View
Running Time: 1 hour and 40 minutes-no intermission
Through: April 30
Tickets: $30 – $90
For reservations and information: 877-662-8978
Or visit www.theatreworks.org
