Acts of Providence, two one acts by Edward Allen Baker, a strong writer with a good ear, is an intriguing evening of theater. The first play, Jane's Exchange, sets up a fascinating mystery about the relationships among four people in the kitchen of a bakery. The four actors, Amorika Amoroso, Joe Capozzi, Julie Karlin and the scintillating Tonya Cornelisse fulfill their roles perfectly, and Russell Treyz directs this engaging, fully satisfying piece with verve.
The second play, North of Providence, is a confrontation between a depressed brother and his sister who tries to pull him out of it. It is convincingly acted by Judy Del Guidice and Mark Belasco, who knows how to underplay, and although a rather good piece of theater rambles a bit. But, once again, Baker comes through with a theatrical revelation at the end.
Subtitle:
One-Acts: Jane's Exchange / North of Providence
Ended:
November 17, 2002
Country:
USA
State:
New York
City:
New York
Company/Producers:
Alter Ego Theater Company
Theater Type:
off-Broadway
Theater:
Sande Shurin Theater
Theater Address:
311 West 43 Street
Genre:
One-Acts
Director:
Russell Treyz
Review:
Cast:
Amorika Amoroso, Joe Capozzi, Julie Karlin, Tonya Cornelisse, Judy Del Guidice, Mark Belasco
Critic:
Richmond Shepard
Date Reviewed:
November 2002
