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ducks53 Aug 12th, 2004 03:00 PM

I am my own wife
 
Has anyone seen this play? I heard it was great. What did you think?

GoTravel Aug 12th, 2004 03:05 PM

lawsy I thought one of our very own fodorites was admitting multiple personalities.

ducks53 Aug 12th, 2004 03:07 PM

You are your own comedian.

QueenMab Aug 12th, 2004 03:28 PM

A friend of mine saw this and she thought it was incredible. She sees a lot of theatre, and she felt it was way above average.

Spygirl Aug 12th, 2004 03:32 PM

I like that, duck!

cigalechanta Aug 12th, 2004 03:35 PM

And I wondered if you were your own best friend..:)

GoTravel Aug 12th, 2004 03:36 PM

((D))

:-D

Patrick Aug 12th, 2004 03:40 PM

I saw it. It was interesting. A nice solo performance by a talented actor. Had a spectacular set, I thought. But frankly, I thought it was a bit boring. OK, so the basic story was interesting, but it went nowhere. When it was all over, I didn't really feel I "knew" this person any better than when it started. After a while I thought the impersonation became "stale", no character development or change of pace, mood, or intensity. This was nowhere near the interest and entertainment level of other single or two character pieces of the type.
Just my opinion.

Scarlett Aug 12th, 2004 03:43 PM

GT, =D>


sequess Aug 12th, 2004 03:54 PM

I agree with Patrick. After all I'd heard about the play, I think I was hoping to be more emotionally involved with the character. I wouldn't say it was a bad show by any means, but for me it had no emotional impact.

jtp Aug 12th, 2004 04:37 PM

We had great seats which always helps, I thought the actor and the writer were brillant. Perhaps we were there on an "on" night, and perhaps it helped to know somewhat the story line and the historical references. This is a one man show, and the actor does, an amazing job taking the audience at times, rapidly from one character to the next. Award winning indeed!

bugswife1 Aug 13th, 2004 05:48 AM

My husband, Stagebug, (if that gives you any indication of his theater life), came home underwhelmed and told me not to bother.

Vera Aug 13th, 2004 10:00 AM

Boy, this play sure evokes a lot of different reactions. I was enchanted. The acting was unbelievable and I found the story intriguing. As to not knowing the character, that is kind of the point. His/her life was always a mystery and he/she didn't even have a firm grip on what he was.

I highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for a great performance and a thought-provoking script. On the other hand, its not for you if you want bubbly feel--good stuff.

Vera

Shane Aug 13th, 2004 12:24 PM

I thought it was Governor McGreevey making a spoof post.

ducks53 Aug 13th, 2004 12:49 PM

No that would be I ruin my own life


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