[NEohioPAL] LAND OF CLEVE REVIEW: School Musical 'bare: a pop opera' Offers Emotional Lessons at Western Reserve Playhouse

[Cleve Land]

LAND OF CLEVE REVIEW:
School Musical *'bare: a pop opera' *
Offers Emotional Lessons
at *Western Reserve Playhouse *


Playgoers of all religions will relate to the kids attending this Catholic
boarding school. Peter loves Jason and Jason loves him back but must mask
his feelings while fending off the advances of Ivy. Meanwhile, Jason's
sister Nadia is having an identity crisis of her own.
Between hallway hookups and midnight raves, the hormonal quartet and their
classmates are faced with the prerequisite fear, frustration, and guilt
that comes with a parochial school education.

Brian Westerley directs the show with a balanced blend of sensitivity and
snark. He is aided by Dave Stebbins raw and rhythmic musical direction and
Kristy Cruz's powerfully provocative choreography.

Westerley's cast is convincing and confident beyond their youthful years.
As the central couple, Nick Urbanic and Nick Sobotka earn the audience's
empathy while enduring a full curriculum of emotions. Laney Davis and
Korinne Courtwright earn high grades as well with their honest and
heartbreaking portrayals of Ivy and Nadia, respectively.

The effective and affecting ensemble includes Dominic Sonby, Daniel
Hunsicker, Kayla Lehman, Khylee Kridler, Brooke Lytton, Austin Hopson, Ben
Arrington, Stephanie Malfara, and David Rusnak.

Moving to the head of the class is Dayshawnda Ash, who is literally a holy
terror as Sister Chantelle. Her high-spirited musical numbers are hilarious
highlights of the evening...

READ THE FULL REVIEW AT:
*http://inthelandofcleve.blogspot.com/2018/07/cleve-review-school-musical-bare-pop.html
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