Centaur Theatre Company - Brave New Works presents Talisman Theatre (Down Dangerous Passes Road) play by Marilyn Perreault: "Rock, Paper, Jackknife" Translation by Nadine Desrochers. Opening October 6, 2009.
As indicated in the program notes, the play is about alienation, isolation, and despair. For all those who know me and my taste, let me preface that this is a play that is without question, 'not me cup of tea', to say the least. Not that this should take anything away from the quality production that has been staged. It is all relative to taste. This just isn't mine. That clarified...
If you like your English text full of diction, and pronunciation with great projection; then this won't be to your taste either. However, if you're into 'post-Appopolistic speak' à la Mad Max then run on down to Centaur and you'll get your fill of Neo-modernist phrasing. But sit close to the stage (general seating), as you may miss some of the text which is at times inaudible and all a little hard to catch from some of the cast.
The set design is well thought out and constructed and functional, and so is the lighting. Maybe it is all a tad over board, for my taste, again, given the space, and the play, but still very well done, and I'm sure will be appreciated. It is also very well directed by Emma Tibaldo and she definitely achieves the goals of getting on stage the harsh messages of the play.
The performance of Stefanie Buxton, Ali, is exceptional and definitely stands out amongst the rest of the performers as flawless. She holds our attention and is captivating every moment she is on stage. Lucinda Davis (Doubt) is unrecognizable as Sola, and delivers a very strong performance also.
Plays to October 18th.
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