[NEohioPAL]convergence-continuum's Formicans is "top notch" (CoolCleveland review)

[Clyde Simon]

CoolCleveland's Linda Eisenstein calls TALES OF THE LOST FORMICANS,
convergence-continuum's current production at the Liminis, a "smart
production" full of "off-center humor."  The full review is quoted below.

Tales of the Lost Formicans is now running Thursdays, Fridays and
Saturdays at 8 pm through August 6 at the air-conditioned Liminis, 2438
Scranton Rd in Cleveland's historic Tremont neighborhood.  Tickets are a
bargain $12 general admission, $9 for students/seniors.  For information
and reservations call 216-687-0074 or visit us on the web at
http://www.convergence-continuum.org.

CoolCleveland.com review:
" Tales of the Lost Formicans @ convergence-continuum 7/9
What: Constance Congdon’s surreal comedy-drama about the tribulations of a
suburban family observed by aliens.
Reasons to go: Clyde Simon’s smart production brings out all of the play’s
off-center humor while making us feel for the beleaguered characters,
whose world has suddenly become dangerously strange. As Jim, a
construction worker with sudden dementia, Wes Shofner is gentle as a big
teddy bear, with the superb Lucy Bredson-Smith as his angular, overwhelmed
wife. Christine McBurney is tart and funny as the earthy divorcee
neighbor, and Arthur Grothe is a charming alien narrator. Media designer
Eric Wahl’s sophisticated use of video makes for a unique experience –-
with many filmed backgrounds, and actors interacting with their on-screen
doubles.
Caveats: convergence-continuum’s ensemble philosophy means that not all
roles are ideally cast: Amy Bistok and Robert A. Walter are too close in
age to be mother and teenage son, and Geoffrey Hoffman is too hunky for
the tabloid-paranoid neighbor. Nevertheless, the acting is strong enough
to make for a compelling show.
Backstory: Artistic Director Simon has chosen so many “space alien” shows
over the past three seasons –- by Shepard, Wellman, & Congdon -- that he's
included an explanatory program note. But the off-beat scripts perfectly
suit his company’s performance style.
Target audience: Anyone who wants to see top-notch renditions of
contemporary scripts in an intimate setting.
Details: thru 8/6 at convergence-continuum, The Liminis,
http://www.convergence-continuum.org
from Cool Cleveland contributor Linda Eisenstein Linda at coolcleveland.com"