The Performances - Autumn @ Unison 2006
On The Verge Directed by Christine Crawfis ONE PERFORMANCE ONLY! In this lively and hilarious play, three "sister sojourners" set off from middle America, in 1888, on an extraordinary trek to Terra Incognita. The fun begins with the discovery of several inexplicable artifacts as they realize that their trek is through time as well as geography. The dialogue is a lovely torrent of Victorian language and modern slang, overflowing with perky puns and alluring aliteration. "Start with the eccenticities of Auntie Mame, add the silliness of Monty Python, mix with a pinch of the wit of a...Tom Stoppard play and simmer with the broad theme of feminism throughout the centuries and enjoy sitting back and letting the play unfold," writes Charles Eichler in his Chicago column. Eric Overmyer was part of the great promise for American theater when he first emerged on the scene, and it’s no wonder – On The Verge is a showcase for his dazzling wit and exceptional talent for wordplay. Fans of Overmyer’s work as a writer on “Law & Order” should greatly enjoy seeing this lighter side of him. Click here for the next MMSC performance.
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