David Scott Milton's Duet for Solo Voice gives us a splash of 1970s-style absurdist theater. A schizophrenic night manager of a hotel deals with imaginary dangers while the hotel residents moan, howl and screw in the background, as he dances to their rhythms.
There is quite a bit of humor in this display of paranoia, all well directed and staged by Stanley Allan Sherman. It's a zany voyage down the river of paranoia - short psychotic episodes in which the actor, Jonathan Slaff, splits into two exaggerated characters: an American clerk and a Russian spy. Back then, the Soviets were mockable, and we get double paranoia as Slaff, in a vigorous performance, pursues himself, quickly changing costume and nose. He is excellent in both roles and finally ends up in a fight with himself playing both combatants that is a fun climax to the show.
Set by Mark Marcante, lighting by Alexander Bartenieff, and costumes by Susan Lasanta Gittens are all fine contributions to the proceedings.
