The Wells Theatre is, in itself, a visual treat. One of our friends had never been, so he thoroughly enjoyed checking out the decor before the performance began.
The actors were well- fitted for their parts, and each seemed to have grasped the essence of the role as well as that of the entire play. The scenery was eye-catching and an obviously facile way to show simultaneous actions.
The one drawback ---and it is a big one -- was the acoustics, which were POOR. Whenever the characters were inside the home, the sound went right up through the ceiling of whichever floor they were on. Even when the characters were outside the home, only when they were center stage was the dialogue clear (and loud enough to be heard without straining). Is there some reason that the actors did not use body mikes?
Wells Theatre @
- Norfolk @
, VA @
- Sat, Feb 25, 2012 @
Favorite moment: LInda's great line, "Attention must be paid"; isn't that a universal requirement, regardless of one's station in life? @