Drexel Players complete Love's Labor
By: Dave Goncalves
Issue date: 5/11/07 Section: Arts & Entertainment
Originally published: 5/11/07 at 2:59 AM EST
Last update: 5/11/07 at 2:59 AM EST
Originally published: 5/11/07 at 2:59 AM EST
Last update: 5/11/07 at 2:59 AM EST
The scenes that seemed to lighten things up when they got too tense, however, were those involving Don Armado and Moth, played by John Jezior and Kristen Schier. Jezior's style made him seem like the guy who likes to believe he knows everything, while Schier corrected him and counterpointed him with wit, though only half his size (both vertically and horizontally).
The actors who need the most commending, however, were Allen Radway for his impeccable performance as Berowne and Brian Browne's wonderful display of talent as King Ferdinand.
Radway brought about an antihero quality to Berowne that seemed very slick and natural. He made it genuinely believable that he was an educated scholar who was sharp with his tongue and could respond easily to any attack.
I must, however, greatly commend Browne; his performance showed a quality of nobility and royalty without faltering in the least. He was able to display each emotion, when he needed to seem embarrassed he looked embarrassed; when he was confused, his body emitted the sense of confusion. He was phenomenal.
There are some flaws with the play, but none worth mentioning; the actors put on a great performance and really made any issues that arrived seem miniscule and unimportant. Nobody stumbled with their lines or made themselves seem untrained; rather everyone went out and made every portion of the performance seem as professional as ever. One final note, Jeremy Toll sings at the end, and his voice is splendid. I only wish that Toll had done some more musical pieces within the performance.
The actors who need the most commending, however, were Allen Radway for his impeccable performance as Berowne and Brian Browne's wonderful display of talent as King Ferdinand.
Radway brought about an antihero quality to Berowne that seemed very slick and natural. He made it genuinely believable that he was an educated scholar who was sharp with his tongue and could respond easily to any attack.
I must, however, greatly commend Browne; his performance showed a quality of nobility and royalty without faltering in the least. He was able to display each emotion, when he needed to seem embarrassed he looked embarrassed; when he was confused, his body emitted the sense of confusion. He was phenomenal.
There are some flaws with the play, but none worth mentioning; the actors put on a great performance and really made any issues that arrived seem miniscule and unimportant. Nobody stumbled with their lines or made themselves seem untrained; rather everyone went out and made every portion of the performance seem as professional as ever. One final note, Jeremy Toll sings at the end, and his voice is splendid. I only wish that Toll had done some more musical pieces within the performance.
Bobbi A Kindt
posted 5/12/07 @ 8:29 PM EST
Every time I read a review of a Drexel Player's production in the Triangle I am disappointed at the quality of the writing.
I'm appalled that this is considered acceptable to print and publish at the college level. (Continued…)