STAGE NOTES
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In review
Other Desert Cities
There have been so many wonderful comments about the production and cast of Other Desert Cities. We want to share some of them with you.
And from the entire cast and crew
Thank you for coming to the show and sharing your thoughts with us.
It's what we are here for.
Photos are by Lucy Pearce.
“Go see this. Tonight. Or tomorrow. Andrew Grenier shows himself a master of two crafts, as he directs and appears in this superbly written play. A stunning set provides a sharp, clean backdrop for the unraveling humanity of a family ready to be devoured by its own past and secrets. Shelley Hartle, David Mayer, Heather Ogilvy, and Deana Duncan round out a powerhouse ensemble that reminds us how contemporary theater should be performed. ”
“You and the entire cast of “Other Desert Cities” just blew it away tonight! Wow! That was the best performances I’ve ever seen at WICA. Thanks to all the cast and crew. Don’t miss this show, folks!!! ”
Brooke Wyeth played by Deana Duncan. Photo by Lucy Pearce
Lyman Wyeth played by Andrew Grenier. Photo by Lucy Pearce
“We were riveted and SO impressed...masterful.”
“GO SEE IT! Its wonderful!”
“BRAVO!!!!! “Other Desert Cities” at WICA now through February 28. Totally awesome performance last night by Deana Duncan, Shelley Hartle, Heather Ogilvy, David Mayer, and Andrew Grenier. Absolutely the best evening of theater I have seen for a very long time! Script by Jon Robin Baitz is absorbing, set magnificent, direction masterful, stage management impeccable, the whole production astounding and riveting. BE SURE TO SEE IT! ”
“I don’t do a lot of posting on facebook but the play that I saw at WICA tonight is worth commenting on. Andrew Grenier (director and actor) as well as the rest of his cast were incredible tonight! The play is “Other Desert Cities”... Tonight was opening night so plenty of time but you might want to see it more than once!”
In rehearsal
Other Desert Cities
Other Desert Cities in rehearsal
Cast:
Deana Duncan: Brooke Wyeth
Shelley Hartle: Polly Wyeth
Heather Ogilvy: Silda Grauman
Andrew Grenier: Lyman Wyeth
David Mayer: Trip Wyeth
Under the direction of Andrew Grenier, this cast is outstanding. What the photos don't tell you is that these actors are completely believable as a family unit coming together after years of being both physically and emotionally distant.
Balanced on a razor’s edge of affection and aggression, this studied cleverness is what allows them to continue to communicate with one another. But, years of deep seeded animosity and resentment are about to come to the surface as Brooke Wyeth (Deana Duncan) forces everyone to face reality… her reality. Niceties are put aside as they finally reveal themselves, their secrets.
I was allowed to click away during rehearsal. The only thing that bothered me (and I’m sure the actors as well) was the click, click, click interrupting the completely compelling story that was being played out on stage.
