By Ernest Kearney — This show has a singular concept which is heavy with potential and possibilities. In a rarely visited corner of a cemetery, the souls of those buried there engage one another in sporadic conversations over the passing years; an interesting fusion of Spoon River Anthology by way of Friends.
While an overall talented cast fills the parts of the dearly departed, the production, like a good number of others I’m seeing at this Fringe, is crippled by underdevelopment. The play itself, though it possesses a surprising sincerity and contains a number of strong dramatic moments, lacks the seamless strength of a piece which has been adequately worked.
This deficiency extends to the staging of the show which seemed to me rather slap dashed as well as the basic requirements which were lacking in the overall production.
For example, I cannot understand why there are so many shows in the Fringe with no physical programs at the door, no electronic programs and no cast information whatsoever posted on their show Fringe site page.
Thus, I am reduced to saying, Betty the teacher succeeded in being an anchor of sympathy throughout the show, and that Marty the hippie was sadly underused for comic relief.
For the actors and the premise,
A SILVER MEDAL
No One Comes to See Us Anymore
Is playing during Hollywood Fringe Festival 2022
VENUE:
Asylum @ McCadden Theatre
1157 N. McCadden Place
SCHEDULE:
Saturday June 18 2022, 11:00 PM
Friday June 24 2022, 11:00 PM
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