I was able to catch Vigil tonight and was pleasantly surprised with the show. I can be leary of these two people shows, but the two actors had no problem holding my attention for the brief 95 minutes WITH an intermission.
Essentially this is a monologue for Gets. Stenborg says exactly two words in act one, although she is on stage for the entire show. In fact she may actually have more stage time than Gets.
The play is told in quick little episodes that are followed by fleeting blackouts. Gets runs the gamut of emotions, and does it quite well. Stenborg's facial expressions are spot on.
This almost reminds me of the dark comedy version of Persona, with Gets and Stenborg in the Bibi Andersson and Liv Ullmann roles respectively.
Marie: Don't be in such a hurry about that pretty little chippy in Frisco.
Tony: Eh, she's a no chip!