Archive for November, 2009
Skate Clinic
by nightlifeSUX on Nov.18, 2009, under Community Events, Nightlife
‘Art’ leaves you hanging
by musicboss on Nov.17, 2009, under Nightlife
The latest offering from the folks at Shot in the Dark Productions is a dramedy from award-winning author Yasmina Reza. The play, originally produced in French, follows three old friends dealing with their changing lifestyles. Serge, played by local comedian Garie Lewis, stirs up the relationship by purchasing an odd piece of art. His buddies, Marc, played by theater regular, Christopher Gaul and Yvan, played by relative newcomer Trey K. Blackburn struggle with the reasoning for the purchase. The storyline wanders along aimlessly, leaving patrons searching for a climax. The painting is symbolic of the play itself…what’s the point.
Blackburn, Lewis and Gaul, left to right.
The men do a fine job considering the lack of “meat” in the dialogue. Once again, Lewis and Gaul show they have a strong chemistry on stage. Hopefully we’ll see these two together again with a script that allows them to shine. Blackburn does a nice job with some of the rare, funny lines in the play. The one act play abruptly ends about 80 minutes in. Perhaps it is Reza’s intention to leave the audience wondering if they missed something, or maybe there is something lost in the translation.
The Evelyn Larson theater is home to Shot in the Dark Productions. Located in lovely downtown Sioux City, the small theater provides patrons with a unique evening of entertainment. Director, Jamie Lempares creates a nice environment on the small stage with limited scene changes. There are two more performances of ‘Art’, November 20 and 21.
‘Art’ a play by Yasmina Reza
November 20 & 21
Evelyn Larson Theater
413 Nebraska Street
Doors at 6:30; curtain at 8:00
Tickets: $10 single; $18 couple
