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Posted: 7/7/04 at 10:54am
Last Saturday night, I had the good fortune to see Auntie Mame at the John Lane Playhouse in Ogunquit, Maine.
The reviews had not been particularly glowing, due to problems stemming from an abundance of technical difficulties. The sets arrived the day before opening and of course, the critics were right there for the first show. It's hard to focus on your performance when sets are not secure, props are missing and scene changes take forever.
By Wednesday, they had worked through these problems and the show had come together beautifully. Max was so proud of Charles and the rest of the cast. He said, I WOULD LOVE THIS PRODUCTION, and of course he was right.
The story has more than 40 characters, all being skillfully portrayed by 11 very talented actors. Max plays adult Patrick, while he cleverly handles 4 other smaller roles. Max has become such a fine actor that his Patrick actually pissed me off!!! How *DARE* he talk to his Auntie Mame that way?
I just adored Charles Busch's Auntie Mame and I could not imagine anyone else playing the role but her, I mean him! The costumes and the wigs border on the outrageous, some breathtaking while others are, “OH MY GOD!!!”
Plus, you’ll be glad to know that Max's characters range from schoolboy-handsome, to drop-dead gorgeous. Which reminds me; there’s a scene, early in Act I that is bound to be discussed... for months!
There are performances tonight through Saturday, July 10th at the John Lane Ogunquit Playhouse, Ogunquit, Maine www.ogunquitplayhouse.org
Also, July 14th ~ August 1st at the Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor, NY www.baystreet.org/mainstage.asp
maxvonessen.com
The reviews had not been particularly glowing, due to problems stemming from an abundance of technical difficulties. The sets arrived the day before opening and of course, the critics were right there for the first show. It's hard to focus on your performance when sets are not secure, props are missing and scene changes take forever.
By Wednesday, they had worked through these problems and the show had come together beautifully. Max was so proud of Charles and the rest of the cast. He said, I WOULD LOVE THIS PRODUCTION, and of course he was right.
The story has more than 40 characters, all being skillfully portrayed by 11 very talented actors. Max plays adult Patrick, while he cleverly handles 4 other smaller roles. Max has become such a fine actor that his Patrick actually pissed me off!!! How *DARE* he talk to his Auntie Mame that way?
I just adored Charles Busch's Auntie Mame and I could not imagine anyone else playing the role but her, I mean him! The costumes and the wigs border on the outrageous, some breathtaking while others are, “OH MY GOD!!!”
Plus, you’ll be glad to know that Max's characters range from schoolboy-handsome, to drop-dead gorgeous. Which reminds me; there’s a scene, early in Act I that is bound to be discussed... for months!
There are performances tonight through Saturday, July 10th at the John Lane Ogunquit Playhouse, Ogunquit, Maine www.ogunquitplayhouse.org
Also, July 14th ~ August 1st at the Bay Street Theater in Sag Harbor, NY www.baystreet.org/mainstage.asp
maxvonessen.com
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