Word: engola
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Dates: during 1991-1991
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...talented leads almost redeem this lackluster show. Vincent Yao Adzovie shines in the part of Lejoka-Brown, enlivening this production with his timing and enthusiasm. Christine Omodi-Engola convincingly portrays the stabilizing force of the show, Mama Rashida. Although Abigail Kolodny, as Liza, offers the audience some priceless facial expressions, it soon becomes apparent that these are a dime-a-dozen, and she quickly uses up the few she has. One of the most comical aspects of the play is the presence of Okonkwo, Lejoka-Brown's sidekick, played by Eliott Fan. His acting is competent but his character seems...
...times clumsy blocking of Our Husband impair the audience's ability to appreciate the full scope of the show. Our Husband is a funny play with a cultural twist. Unfortunately, this presentation rides on the formidable talent of a few individuals and lacks necessary coherence. Adzovie and Omodi-Engola are to be commended, but even their performances cannot repair this flawed production...
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