The Trip to Bountiful First Preview- Page 2

[AndersonTours]

Posted: 4/21/13 at 10:31am

Sadly, the word of mouth that I've heard is not good.
Except for Tyson. All agree she is wonderful.

[behindthescenes2]

Posted: 4/21/13 at 11:07am

I saw this show last night, Saturday, 4/20 and was worried that Tyson would be too tired after a long week. To my surprise, she was more than excellent. In fact, I liked everyone. Gooding is much better than I had expected and Williams almost too beautiful for the role, but she was very good. The play itself is dragging in the 2nd act, that may be to pacing, but the story is so thin it seems stretched to make a full 2nd act and that isn't the actors fault. I think it needs better publicity...to see Tyson live is worth every dollar.

[Cearsgk]

Posted: 4/21/13 at 12:22pm

"On small final quibble: some of the moments where Carrie, IMO, should come off pathetic or desperate or tragic were being played for laughs (or were being perceived by the audience as funny). I think it's easier to fall back on a laugh, and certainly is more comfortable for the audience, but it takes away from the magnitude that this woman's desperation has reached.'

The overwhelming thing I came away with was the laughter. Is it intentional? Initially played that way or audience motivated? The movie with Best Actress winning Geraldine Page is the saddest thing I've ever seen. Especially the scene on the bus where where she talks about her marriage.

[Cearsgk]

Posted: 4/22/13 at 6:14pm

I was thinking some more about the criticism of Cuba Gooding Jr., who I don't particularly care about one way or another. But again referring to the movie, John Heard played Ludie and Ludie is a worn down kind of guy with the weight of the world on him. Could that be what you were seeing?

[Wilmingtom]

Posted: 4/22/13 at 6:36pm

How did they represent the house in Bountiful?

[EricMontreal22]

Posted: 4/23/13 at 12:04am

It seems strange that it isn't in a smaller theatre, as mentioned. The original piece was created for live TV and from the clips I've seen played better in that smaller venue than the (good) movie.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 4/23/13 at 12:06am

Wait, people are laughing at this? Is this like in the recent STREETCAR when Stanley was raping Blanche that the audience went wild with laughter?

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 4/23/13 at 12:39am

^ OH HEEEELLLLLL NO. My head will probably explode off my shoulders if this is a STREETCAR repeat.

[Jordan Catalano]

Posted: 4/23/13 at 12:44am

Did the audience you saw laugh when he raped her, rOcKs?

[WiCkEDrOcKS]

Posted: 4/23/13 at 1:46am

Yes! I clearly remember I was literally looking around the theater like "Where am I? What is happening? Why is everyone acting like Wanda Sykes is onstage doing her standup routine?"

It was bizarre and honestly ruined the experience for me. There was uproarious laughter during the most inappropriate moments. Lisa Schwarzbaum was there the night I went, sitting across the aisle from me, and I remember catching her expression during one of those moments. It was priceless.

[BWAY_Rob]

Posted: 4/23/13 at 9:04pm

Does this theatre have a high stage? Is front row too close to see everything? Also, what side of the stage is Cuba and Vanessa's bedroom on? If I am facing the stage, is it on my right or left?

[#1Elphie]

Posted: 4/23/13 at 9:08pm

I don't remember how high the stage is, but the bedroom is on stage left (which means when you're facing the stage, it'll be on your right).