I was curious about how the very personal and very "insider joke" little show would translate for two of Signature's most staunch subscribers - they've been attending productions since the company began playing in a high school auditorium. They are a couple of the coolest ladies around, but nevertheless retired and of the senior set.
Here's Cordellia's response to my inquiry: "I absolutely loved it. The cast was wonderful and on the small stage, it really came thru. I would like to see it again and maybe I will."
Wanda said, "It was a great show, Ms. Sarah, and we all enjoyed it. Our tickets are on "discussion Tuesday," and I have gone to the discussions after plays several times alone - but Helen, Mary, Helen's neighbor and Cordellia and I stayed for the discussion with the actors. I would say that at least half of the audience or very near it stayed also. The audience was great. I do not know whether the actors had some friends there or not, but they were a wonderful rowdy bunch that really added to the show. There were those in the audience who had seen the original play and then on Broadway - and other places, which really added to the discussion and my understanding of it also."
That, my friends, is endorsement. And I am thrilled that this show is finding an audience beyond New York City and especially beyond the young, musical theatre obsessed crowd.
Signature Theatre's [title of show] is directed by Matthew Gardiner and features Erin Driscoll, James Gardiner, Sam Ludwig and Jenna Sokolowski. Music Direction is by Gabriel Mangiante. The production runs through June 27th - tickets are available by calling the box office at 703-820-9771.
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