Talk of pushing the envelope! BareBone Theatre Group is serving up Noah Haidle’s Mr. Marmalade, a satire that enters the fantasy world of a 4-year-old girl in such an adult fashion that even some New York critics were uncomfortable. James Yost directs an ace cast at Duke Power Studio Theatre that includes Meghan Lowther, Robert Lee Simmons, Beth Yost, and Jonavan Adams. The mayhem at Spirit Square continues through Feb. 24, Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 p.m. with a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Feb. 18. CL‘s Perry Tannenbaum hosts a LivePulse talkback with cast and director after this Saturday’s performance. Thursday and Sunday tickets are $15 ($12 for students/seniors), Friday and Saturdays are $20 ($15 for students/seniors). Call 704-372-1000.
This article appears in Feb 7-13, 2007.
When I heard our new theatre teacher Mr. Yost was directing a play I expected what any student would expect out of a teacher. A play. Bland and boring painted all over it. But what you do forget is that teachers do have lives and do have fun and this play goes to show it. The performance was tastefully done and filled with surprises and laughter the WHOLE way through. It might have been the best $12 I have spent in a long time. If you’re not offended by dirty humour and swearing I’d highly recommend heading out to Spirit Square!