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...read about it," says Elizabeth L. Amberg '97. "But I'm one of the more apathetic people; it's not important...
Unfortunately, the play fails in its "no cartoon" pledge, which ruins it on all levels. Although Tony tries to tell the audience that a play is not a cartoon, the writers, Liz Amberg and Richard Amberg, have not listened. Instead, they struggle with two opposing viewpoints. Is the play real or a cartoon? One wonders...
...evening's debutante cotillion. Aspiring deb SuzyBelle Mallard (Erin Delaney) arrives in a state of crisis, her hair dyed blue by a foreign hair dresser. SuzyBelle's rebellious and cynical sister Clair (Silje Normand)--a misplaced British feminist in rural Texas--shows up with their grandmother Barbara (Liz Amberg), who seems to want to have her hair done, despite being in a state of dysfunction somewhere between stroke and delerium tremens. Down-to-earth beauticians Jody (Christine Genaitis) and Karin Littleton (Bronwen Cowan) preside over the madness with wry amusement...
...serve well the beautician's combination of self-confidence and vulnerability. Raizes holds his own as Jack, though at times his character's ineffectual nature seems a bit forced. Paredes is exuberent as the effervescent Virginia, though unfortunately her energy sometimes overwhelms her sense of timing and delivery. Liz Amberg and Rosalie Parker are memorable as the ill, subsequently dead Grandmother Mallard and the sexually charged, Coke-guzzling Romanian receptionist. Brett Conner deserves special mention for his hilarious performance eked out of a small role as the hick accompanying SuzyBelle to her cotillion...
...captures the character's odd brand of innocence as well as the raw sexuality which makes him so appealing to Lady. Melanie Martinez gives a subtle and moving performance, embodying the queer mixture of honesty and artifice that constitute Lady Torrence's character. Somewhat less successful is Liz Amberg as Carol Cutrere, a woman whose shameful past and rebellious nature both frighten and fascinate the towns "respectful" citizens. The actress' performance doesn't always have the power to sustain the scenes where Carol acts as both a foil and a female counterpart...