Frankie & Johnny in the Clair de Lune...wow — two flawed people connect in spite of each other. The combination of Terrance McNally's funny, insightful script and these two exceptional actors delivers an experience of two genuine human beings, with pasts, fears, frustrations and hope. We almost feel like we shouldn't be watching because it seems so real and intimate. John Lepard plays the aggressively "in love" Johnny to the more hesitant, why-don't-you-go-home Frankie (Suzi Regan). They alternately tangle and retreat during a post-sex night of mutual self-discovery. It is a privilege to watch.
Bartley H. Bauer's set is a realistically run-down apartment (perhaps reflecting the "run-down-ness" of these two characters, no longer young.) It has a working sink and hot-plate for cooking, refrigerator with real food, and a bathroom so realistic that a crew member stands by to make sure patrons continue their walk through to the back lobby bathrooms and don't mistakenly make use of it. John Manfredi's direction and "choreography" of the dressing/undressing/cooking and all is masterful in that it seems so effortless. The lighting (Genesis Garza) enhances all from sexy blackout to golden dawn.
I'm always impressed with Williamston Theatre's professional shows, and this is one of the best.Frankie & Johnny in the Clair de Lune continues through April 20. Don't miss it.www.williamstontheatre.com(517) 655-7469
Bartley H. Bauer's set is a realistically run-down apartment (perhaps reflecting the "run-down-ness" of these two characters, no longer young.) It has a working sink and hot-plate for cooking, refrigerator with real food, and a bathroom so realistic that a crew member stands by to make sure patrons continue their walk through to the back lobby bathrooms and don't mistakenly make use of it. John Manfredi's direction and "choreography" of the dressing/undressing/cooking and all is masterful in that it seems so effortless. The lighting (Genesis Garza) enhances all from sexy blackout to golden dawn.
I'm always impressed with Williamston Theatre's professional shows, and this is one of the best.Frankie & Johnny in the Clair de Lune continues through April 20. Don't miss it.www.williamstontheatre.com(517) 655-7469
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