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Add to this the hushed lyricism of Jenny Giering's I Follow and the mordant merriment of Michael John LaChiusa's Mistress of the Senator, and you've got a collection guaranteed to make intelligent theater-music fans prick up their ears. There's only one catch: Way Back to...
The direction is inconsistent, too. Some scenes--such as when Paul's sister Elsie) Jennifer Giering) ignores Paul and searches for her favorite talk show-- display flawless, meticulous staging. Other scenes are just plain careless. In Act One, two movers (Steve Peterson and Jonathan Weinberg) effortlessly lift boxes, but Peterson...
What saves Supporting Rommilly are the beautiful music composed by Jennifer Giering and the cast's superb performances. Giering's music is melodious and displays variety and maturity, although occasionally it does not match the tone of the play. Brad Rouse's lyrics are clever and sparkle with humor.
The acting is spontaneous and technically excellent. Brad Rouse and Jennifer Giering shine in their roles as Paul and Elsie. Their rich voices complement convincing character portrayals. George Torbay brings boyish enthusiasm and a distinctive British accent to his wonderful portrayal of Rommilly's father, James. And Nancy K. Anderson...
I love Jenny [Giering]'s music, she's a wonderful composer, every time I listen to her music, I get excited about the show, then Brad [Rouse] and I write more. It's a really exciting collaboration.