[NEohioPAL]'Almost' a personal review of "Oleanna" from Janet Shank

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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       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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