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It’s all part of the Queens Theatre’s 25th anniversary celebration at Flushing Meadows/Corona Park. At a gathering before curtain, Managing Director Taryn Sacramone thanks former Borough President Claire Shulman, the Council on the Arts, the numerous corporate sponsors and many others who have staunchly supported the Queens Theatre. Onstage, the Los Angeles Theatre Works fuses old time radio techniques with modern sensibilities. That means a “sound effects table” located upstage. Then, numerous standing microphones downstage, completing the scene. Yes, there are some very colorful costume changes as well. The rest, as it would have been performed on radio many decades ago, is left to the audience’s imagination. Director Brian Kite has guided his actors in an excellent dark comedy for adults with flashes of brilliant caricature. While Simon and Garfunkel’s music plays in the background, “Here’s to you, Mrs. Robinson…” we are whisked back in time to a graduation party for anti-hero Ben Braddock (Brian Tichnell). Tichnell offers more emotion than some of his predecessors but with that wonderful, intangible sense of contradictions that defines this classic character. Of course we witness Ben’s ill advised liaisons with extremely worldly Mrs. Robinson (Heidi Dippold) and her all too naïve daughter Elaine (Jill Renner). Dippold, whose TV credits include “The Sopranos” and “All My Children”, gives a sometimes sultry sometimes spiteful always outstanding interpretation of a lascivious 1960s “cougar”. Meanwhile, Ms. Renner convinces us that she is indeed clueless. Even so, her overall sincerity is compelling. Diane Adair plays multiple roles with a mischievous flair. She is Ben’s ditzy mother and a gum chewing exotic dancer. Tom Virtue is Ben’s remarkably patient but very conservative father. His recent movie credits include “Iron Man 3” and “Hitchcock.” Matthew Arkin plays Mr. Robinson with good nature that turns to understandable rage. Darren Richardson fills the gaps portraying several secondary characters. Queens Theatre has grown significantly in its first twenty five years. For your GPS, it’s located at 14 United Nations Avenue South, Flushing Meadows/ Corona Park 11368. Call the box office at (718) 760-0064 or surf to www.queenstheatre.org. The upcoming season offers an exciting variety of programs for kids, adults and families. As always, save me a seat on the aisle. Theatre 167 Opens with “Pirira” The horrors and hopes of four souls and two countries are intertwined at Theatre 167 in Long Island City. Horror…and hope. What human being, cruel or compassionate hasn’t displayed both powerful emotions? The year is 2011. The time and place could be anywhere. But it isn’t. It’s a claustrophobic space in New York City. It’s simultaneously a store room in Malawi, Africa. Science fiction or intense drama? Well, the audience is just inches away from two separate worlds that share the same space. But it is not their physical presence that strikes us. It is the force of their feelings. Artistic Director Ari Laura Kreith and Artistic Producer Jenny Lyn Bader utilize the small cast to the maximum effect. They are all immensely talented and embrace their roles with clarity of purpose. Muscular, menacing Jack (J. Stephen Brantley) first enters with a woman slung over his shoulders. What are his intentions? As the play progresses his possible brutality melts. Ericka (Flor De Liz Perez) is an idealistic city girl who has been “rescued” by Jack in Malawi. Has she truly been victimized or is there much more compassion to Jack’s back-story? Chad (Todd Flaherty) is wisecracking and self assured as he dominates the back room in NYC. This perception is destined to change as his tragic past comes to light. Gilbert (Adrian Baidoo) a student from Malawi dutifully sweeps the floors and spouts morality. But his life in Africa is a portrait painted with the colors of self defense and survival. Despite the violence and gloom, a pervasive sense of optimism and affection permeates the performance. And the play’s title, “Pirira.” It means; to endure!! The play is running at the Chain Theatre, 21-28 45th Road in Long Island City. Call the box office at (646) 580-6003 or surf to theatre167.org. The intimate venue should house many more top quality productions. As always, save me a seat on the aisle. A VIEW FROM THE CLIFF BY CLIFF KASDEN
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