The BIrthday Party-- Pinter 4m 2w
Labels: classic, comedy, drama, small cast
posted by Greg at 11:18 AM
Sep 1, 2022
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8 Comments:
I unabashedly love Pinter and I think this is one of his best - cast size about the right size - again male outnumbers female (although I think I could argue it could be cast to solve this) mysterious and funny in his Pinter way, intelligent, I would vote yes for it
It certainly is absurd! Extremely witty and fast-paced. I'm sure what it was all about in the end but it's very entertaining. I couldn't help but wonder how the Goldberg and McCann actors will learn their lines! Will it sell? I guess I'm a yes (?)
Yes! Please! This is one of the iconic pieces that so many people study but no one gets to see in performance. Right in line with Rhinoceros. I don’t know how that that shows sold but I truly believe that there is an audience for this piece
Being fast-paced makes 3 acts move along. Seems there is some question as to whether or not there is an audience for this heavy play. Uncertainty about selling enough seats is enough to vote no.
I like this show very much. Just creepy and quirky enough and funny and odd. YES
I have never been a fan of Pinter, so cannot even begin to look at this one objectively. Therefore, I feel I must defer to other committee members who have a fondness for his work.
I find the script interesting. I don't love it. Do we have an audience for this 60+ year old "Modern British Classic"? I think it may attract theater people, but question if it will draw the general public. No for me.
This one is not for me. I just found the female characters useless and uninteresting and the men not that funny. Maybe Pinter is something you have to see to enjoy? No for me.
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