[NEohioPAL]'Almost' a personal review of "Oleanna" from Janet Shank
JanLeap at aol.com
JanLeap at aol.com
Wed Nov 20 11:11:01 PST 2002
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Rather than a review of "Oleanna" the story of a coed's alleged abuse
accusations against her male professor, at Boulevard Theatre, I just wanted
to express my complete delight and "almost" unexpected pleasure with the
show. The "almost" is a fear of Mamet in less than professional hands. As
I'm sure you all know, it can be deadly, but this show was indeed in the
hands of professionals all the way and anything but deadly. The actors, Mark
Cipra and Meg Santisi, were superb. That is not a phrase I throw around
lightly. In fact, it is a phrase I rarely use to describe anything, but it is
deserved in this case. John's (Cipra) slow, steady, painful decline to
destruction was something to behold. And Carol's (Santisi) equally slow and
steady climb to power was just as strong. The relationship between these two
people is a delicately balanced high wire act, one that director, Greg Vovos
achieves beautifully. The efforts of all envoloved should be applauded.
I am hard press to remember the last time I was so engrossed in a
piece of theatre. I hope you will not miss this outstanding event in our
city. I have attached their press release for your information.
Thank you Boulevard Theatre for an evening I won't soon forget.
Janet Shank
Final weekend for Boulevard Theatre's
OLEANNA by David Mamet
Greg Vovos, Director
Mindy Childress, Assistant Director
Starring Mark Cipra as John
& Meg Santisi as Carol
November 22 & 23 at 8 p.m.
Discussion with Marvin Rosenberg, associate professor of
ethics, Mandel School of Applied Sciences, CWRU, follows the Friday
performance
Woodbury School Auditorium, 15400 South Woodland
(4 blocks west of Lee Road) in Shaker Heights
Tickets available at the door
Directions: The theatre is 4 blocks west of Lee Road in Shaker Heights.
There is a parking lot on Woodbury Road just past the school (turn left onto
Woodbury) or park on the street. Enter door at new wing off parking lot and
follow signs to auditorium.
Boulevard Theatre is an adult community theatre that is part of the Shaker
Hts. Community Life Department.For more information, contact Jean Sycle
Martin, Boulevard Theatre Coordinator, at jsm7250 at aol.com
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<BR> Rather than a review of "Oleanna" the story of a coed's alleged abuse accusations against her male professor, at Boulevard Theatre, I just wanted to express my complete delight and "almost" unexpected pleasure with the show. The "almost" is a fear of Mamet in less than professional hands. As I'm sure you all know, it can be deadly, but this show was indeed in the hands of professionals all the way and anything but deadly. The actors, Mark Cipra and Meg Santisi, were superb. That is not a phrase I throw around lightly. In fact, it is a phrase I <U>rarely</U> use to describe anything, but it is deserved in this case. John's (Cipra) slow, steady, painful decline to destruction was something to behold. And Carol's (Santisi) equally slow and steady climb to power was just as strong. The relationship between these two people is a delicately balanced high wire act, one that director, Greg Vovos achieves beautifully. The efforts of all envoloved should be applauded.
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<BR> I am hard press to remember the last time I was so engrossed in a piece of theatre. I hope you will not miss this outstanding event in our city. I have attached their press release for your information.
<BR>Thank you Boulevard Theatre for an evening I won't soon forget.
<BR>Janet Shank
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<BR></FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FAMILY="FIXED" FACE="Courier New" LANG="0"><B>Final weekend for Boulevard Theatre's</FONT><FONT COLOR="#0000ff" SIZE=4 FAMILY="FIXED" FACE="Courier New" LANG="0">
<BR><P ALIGN=CENTER></FONT><FONT COLOR="#ff0000" SIZE=6 FAMILY="FIXED" FACE="Courier New" LANG="0">OLEANNA </FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FAMILY="FIXED" FACE="Courier New" LANG="0">by David Mamet </FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=3 FAMILY="FIXED" FACE="Courier New" LANG="0">
<BR></FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FAMILY="FIXED" FACE="Courier New" LANG="0">Greg Vovos, Director
<BR> Mindy Childress, Assistant Director</FONT><FONT COLOR="#ff0000" SIZE=3 FAMILY="FIXED" FACE="Courier New" LANG="0">
<BR></FONT><FONT COLOR="#ff0000" SIZE=2 FAMILY="FIXED" FACE="Courier New" LANG="0">Starring Mark Cipra as John
<BR>& Meg Santisi as Carol
<BR></FONT><FONT COLOR="#0000ff" SIZE=3 FAMILY="FIXED" FACE="Courier New" LANG="0">
<BR></FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=3 FAMILY="FIXED" FACE="Courier New" LANG="0">November 22 & 23 at 8 p.m.
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<BR> </FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FAMILY="FIXED" FACE="Courier New" LANG="0"> Discussion with </FONT><FONT COLOR="#ff0000" SIZE=2 FAMILY="FIXED" FACE="Courier New" LANG="0">Marvin Rosenberg</FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FAMILY="FIXED" FACE="Courier New" LANG="0">, associate professor of
<BR> ethics, Mandel School of Applied Sciences, CWRU, follows the Friday performance</FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=3 FAMILY="FIXED" FACE="Courier New" LANG="0">
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<BR>Woodbury School Auditorium, 15400 South Woodland
<BR>(4 blocks west of Lee Road) in Shaker Heights</FONT><FONT COLOR="#0000ff" SIZE=3 FAMILY="FIXED" FACE="Courier New" LANG="0">
<BR></FONT><FONT COLOR="#ff0000" SIZE=3 FAMILY="FIXED" FACE="Courier New" LANG="0">Tickets available at the door</FONT><FONT COLOR="#0000ff" SIZE=3 FAMILY="FIXED" FACE="Courier New" LANG="0">
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<BR></FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=3 FAMILY="FIXED" FACE="Courier New" LANG="0">Directions: </FONT><FONT COLOR="#ff0000" SIZE=3 FAMILY="FIXED" FACE="Courier New" LANG="0">The theatre is 4 blocks west of Lee Road in Shaker Heights. There is a parking lot on Woodbury Road just past the school (turn left onto Woodbury) or park on the street. Enter door at new wing off parking lot and follow signs to auditorium.
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<BR></FONT><FONT COLOR="#000000" SIZE=2 FAMILY="FIXED" FACE="Courier New" LANG="0">Boulevard Theatre is an adult community theatre that is part of the Shaker Hts. Community Life Department.<I>For more information, contact Jean Sycle Martin, Boulevard Theatre Coordinator, at jsm7250 at aol.com</FONT><FONT COLOR="#ff0000" SIZE=3 FAMILY="FIXED" FACE="Courier New" LANG="0"></I>
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