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BWW Review: Well Executed CONSTELLATIONS at Epic Theatre Company
(2018)
Abstract
Playwright Nick Payne is someone who asks a lot of his audience. On its surface, CONSTELLATIONS is the story of the relationship between Marianne and Roland, in execution though, the play examines every possible iteration of that relationship a bit like if the movie Sliding Doors had 50 Gwyneths in it. The requires the two actors in this 75 minute play to become multiple different versions of their character with just a brief pause and audio signal to the audience that things are changing. Thankfully, Epic Theatre regulars Hannah Lum and Christopher Crider-Plonka are up for the challenge and manage to create what feels like a masterclass in character creation. The wonderfully spare set design by Jillian Eddy serves the story and creates visual interest without distracting from the drama and humor of the love story.
Keywords
- CONSTELLATIONS,
- Epic Theatre
Disciplines
Publication Date
July 16, 2018
Citation Information
Andria Tieman. "BWW Review: Well Executed CONSTELLATIONS at Epic Theatre Company" (2018) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/andria-tieman/167/