Audiences young and old are loving BEFORE I LEAVE YOU!
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- Whose story did you resonate with the most? The least? Why?
- What do you think happened to each of the characters after the curtain went down?
- Did you attend a post show conversation? What comments surprised you or made you think differently about the play? Would you attend a post show conversation again? What were you thinking about on the way home from the theatre?
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8 comments:
I always like seeing a show that is in development. "Before I Leave You" has room to grow, but at this early stage in the process, I found myself truly moved by the characters' stories. My parents have been married for 40 years like those in the play and have faced similar struggles. As someone not yet in the "third act" of my life, it's inspiring to see the potential of new beginnings at this stage. Rosanna, herself, seems to be an incredible embodiment of this.
I thought the play had a lot of heart, and appreciate the Huntington taking a chance on this playwright. My husband and I both really liked a lot of the ideas in the play – that you’re never too old to start a new romance, learn something about yourself, redefine your career, etc.
Karen MacDonald was fabulous as always!
I enjoyed the play, including both the dialogue and the acting. I did, however, have a couple of comments concerning what I thought might be weaknesses of the play. First, I was concerned that the character of Emily was somewhat underdeveloped. It's not clear what she thought of her son's failure to attend college and being satisfied as a grocery bagger. It seems unrealistic that it was only the father who was upset that the son was not living up to his potential. Did she really not care? And what was her reaction to her husband's leaving her? She didn't really show much emotion. Is that realistic? Finally, I thought the end was a bit facile. Yes, it's certainly possible, even likely, that Emily would find happiness with another man. But so quickly? Would it have been better to suggest possibilities for future happinenss without wrapping it all up so neatly with a big ribbon? It was obvious all along that Jeremy wanted more of a relationship with Emily, but it was not clear that his feelings were reciprocated (i.e., that Emily had feelings for him other than as a close friend). The ending surprised me. But I want to reiterate that i enjoyed the play, particularly the second act. And the acting was terrific.
This loser of play just gets worse. Keep your tickets for something worthwhile. A friend brought me to see this play again. It is still dreck. Stay away!
Maybe it was too close to home for me to have a clear vision. That's a plus connection. Always the BUT - dialogue between long time friends stilted and not open to me. Father and son had possibly authentic emotions, but dialogue between them did not resonate with me as real. Sister's role most believable as real. Actors performed a difficult, weak script as best anyone could.
There may be a good production in this play, but not with this cast. Father and son, who should anchor Act I, simpy were not up to the task. Perhaps a different cast could deliver a family melodrama that would be worth an audience's time, but that remains to be seen. Worst show at the Huntington in 2 years
Since the Huntington will not let you see this review I suggest visiting the following: http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117946484
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