For all you Shakespeare aficionados this
feel-good, bawdy musical comedy returns for another visit in tribute to the
wenches and rogues of the Bard. They promise magic and mayhem, fops and
fairies, mistaken identity, romance and humor, all in homage to Shakespeare
himself, pantomimist Marcel Marceau, Commedia dell’arte and other classical
theater.
Written and directed by Evelyn Rudie and Chris DeCarlo. Reservations at www.santamonicaplayhouse.com/loveinbloom
REVIEW/COMMENT: Shakespeare meets Gilbert &
Sullivan in a show that resonates with the convoluted plots of one (Will) and the
witty song lyrics of the other (Gilbert). Yes, there’s amusing stand-ins for Titania (Evelyn
Rudie) and Oberon (Chris DeCarlo) leading the way into romantic confusion.
The Tempest storm is there, and a darling Caliban (Zane Garcia), those cleverly disguised separated twins (Tara
Alexandra Brown & Cynthia Zitter), and a moody Prince turned frog (Patrick
Censoplano), with a very bawdy wet nurse (Rachel Galper). Other metamorphic
characters are all boldly realized by Graham Silbert to keep the show reeling. The show is magically performed bv this ever changing ensemble who populate the stage with
myriad characters. Plaudits to all!
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