"BUG" - Blessed by Amanda's departure-A delicious embarassment of Shannons

[GladysBumps]

Posted: 3/5/04 at 8:31pm

Well would YOU want to look at THAT full frontal nude for an entire scene?
Seriously, my little cockroaches, Gladys got her very jaded ass over to the Barrow Street Theatre on Thursday night, and was just blown away! In all my years in the theatre (shut up) I can honestly say I don't think I've ever seen anything quite like it. This play, these actors take realism to new heights. One feels as if one is peeking through the key hole of that motel room, as if one is watching something one shouldn't be seeing. Shannon Cochron brings to mind a slightly younger, slightly prettier Laurie Metcaff. This woman does not put a foot wrong as her performance builds beautifully to a feaver pitch. Truly, I don't know why Amanda Plummer was even considered. There is no room for ticks and vagaries in this role. The man is the eccentric, and Michael Shannon is just amazing. As much as I tried, I could not hear lines. It was as if he were making it up as he went along. This quality of work is the sort every actor dreams of achieving. I would beg every serious theatre artist to see this brilliant evening. It will not only inspire you, but give you renewed hope for the future of the American theatre. And you all know, Autie Gladys is not exactly taken to hyperbolae.
Air kisses,
Gladys

[Borstalboy]

Posted: 3/5/04 at 9:33pm

I'd love to see it!

When they did Killer Joe here it was amazing!