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BWW Review: UNCLE VANYA at The Gamm is Close to Perfection
(2018)
Abstract
Occasionally the name Anton Chekhov invokes the same kind of anxiety one may get from Shakespeare or other "heavy" literary writers who we feel like we should go see to appear educated/ arty, but who no one really enjoys. Unfortunately, that makes people forget one of the reasons Chekhov and Shakespeare are great--they know how to balance humor and drama in that way that feels very human and well-rounded. It activates all the parts of the viewer's brain, and leaves one feeling thoroughly entertained and thought-provoked at the end. The Gamm's production of UNCLE VANYA, translated and directed by Curt Columbus' manages to communicate volumes, while keeping everything accessible and relatable. The moments of humor are genuine and serve to heighten the tension in other scenes. Gamm regulars will have seen these actors in a dozen other roles over the years, yet they all managed to adopt their new personas in a way that feels so genuine it's like this world has always existed, and the audience managed to wander in at exactly the right time.
Keywords
- Uncle Vanya,
- Gamm Theatre
Disciplines
Publication Date
January 23, 2018
Citation Information
Andria Tieman. "BWW Review: UNCLE VANYA at The Gamm is Close to Perfection" (2018) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/andria-tieman/156/