Thespian Thoughts – Lend Me a Tenor – Theatre Review by Sandro Monetti
Lend Me a Tenor – “This is really something to sing about”
Theatre Review By SANDRO MONETTI
Rousing, raucous and ridiculously funny, this revival of the
Tony Award winning comedy is quite simply one of the best productions on a Los Angeles stage in recent years.
The storyline sees a world famous opera singer unable to perform on opening night, prompting a zany plan for a last minute replacement.
Director Moosie Drier and his hugely talented cast nail every comic beat of the ensuing chaos while a sumptuous set and some stunning costumes all add to the entertainment.
Every line delivered by Stephen Van Dorn as the bell hop is laugh out loud funny thanks to his choice to turn in an eccentric performance which pays tribute to a range of screwball
comedy characters from showbiz history.
There’s some great singing talent in the Actors Co-Op
company too and the show’s comic highlight is the finale which features a recap of the play’s main scenes performed at fast forward speed.
Bravo to all involved. This one is really something to sing about.
LEND ME A TENOR
Written by Ken Ludwig
Directed by Moosie Drier
Presented by Actors Co-op
At David Schaal Theatre, 1760 N. Gower Street, Hollywood.
Fridays and Saturdays at 8-m, Sundays at 2.30pm until May 4
(no performances April 18-20)
Tickets $30 regular, $25 seniors, $20 students.
Reservations: (323) 462 8460 ext 300 or online at CAST
Nathan Bell, Gina D’Acciaro, Tannis Hanson, Bruce Ladd,
Deborah Marlowe, Floyd Vanbuskirk, Stephen Van Dorn, Selah Victor
Producer – Kimi Walker
Costume Design – Wendell C Carmichael
Scenic and Property Design – Karen Ipock
Lighting Design – Mark Svastics
Sound design – Warren Davies
Stage Manager – Lisa Farber
Publicity – Nan McNamara
Photos by Lindsay Schnebly
Thespian Thoughts is a theatre review article on Actors Entertainment, a channel on the Actors Podcast Network, a Pepper Jay Production.
