Moon Over Brooklyn written by Ken
Ludwig Director Blair Anderson
Falling to wayside of television.
This comical mini journey takes us through
the day-in-a-life of aging husband and wife actors George and Charlotte Hay. Moon
over Brooklyn gives us a backstage peak at a failing theatre house in the
1950’s. In the story we follow George and Charlotte, the crazy in-law, their resentful
daughter, her dim fiancé, her ex lover Paul, their slimy entertainment layer,
and Eileen the "theatre hussy", as they come together to create a
hilariously insightful experience for us all. Through a well-plotted series of
events we witness the doomed life of theatre after the invention of the
television. It is an insiders view into the deeply rooted passions, humor and
sometimes resentment that can surround actors in theatre world.
photo:
griffin, scenis designer Max Amitin Cosumes Design John Woodland Lighting
Designer Leah McCall
We watch as Charlotte (Bevin Bell-Hall)
frustrated with her life choices, is still in love with the man that she has
followed to the ends of the earth. We empathize with the realities of her
chosen path and are amused by how she deals with her irresponsible buffoon
husband. Her husband, George (Brent Griffith) is a man flailing in his dreams
and is trying to maintain his image as a legendary actor. They both dream of
being in the movies but Murphy's law always seems to step in and fumble their
aspirations. On the edge of our seats we take a ride with them. Will they make
it? We root for them from beginning to
end.
photo:
Bruce Griffin, scenis designer: Max Amitin Cosumes Design John Woodland,
Lighting Designer Leah McCall
This is a
thoughtfully hilarious production of a man, a woman, a dream, and a will to be
true to their passions. The highlight for me in Moon Over Buffalo was the
standout cast. They provided many laugh out loud moments for me. From one
unpredictable slapstick to the next my echoed laughter, told me that I wasn’t
the only one enjoying the boisterous Hays family and their conundrums.
Moon Over Buffalo is a must see, yet another
talent filled cast and crew from Wayne State’s Hilberry theatre. Be sure to catch
a performance at the Hilberry February 21-April 5, 2014
photo:
Bruce Griffin, scenis designer: Max Amitin Cosumes Design John Woodland,
Lighting Designer Leah McCall