Plaza Suite
By Neil Simon
Directed by Dan Rogers
Reviewed by Aubrey Tarintino
Every relationship looks and feels different, goes
through their own milestones, and unravels from time to time. Plaza Suite
gives us the chance to see these types of moments play out by showing us
relationships through their most critical moments in three separate acts
centering on a different couple that each occurs in Suite 719 of the famed
Plaza Hotel in New York City.
In the first act we get to meet Karen Nash and Sam
Nash, an older married couple played by Mary Ruth Saucer and Tom
Palmer. Saucer has lively comedic timing that elicits laughs from
the audience again and again, while Palmer has a wonderfully strong stage
presence. In the second act we meet Jesse Kiplinge, the big time
producer, and Muriel Tate, the long lost love. Jesse is played by
David Colville, who has so much energy and gives a strong, skillful performance.
Colville is sharp, sits beautifully in the character, and was exciting
to watch. You can tell that he feels at home on the stage. Across from him is Jacque
Marshall who has just the right amount of quirky, small-town, innocence. Finally,
our third act focuses on a wedding and a mom/dad duo trying their best to make
the wedding day a success for their daughter! This act is where we meet Roy and
Norma Hubley, played by Eric Nivens and Janel Cooper. These
two are just entertaining to watch together! They play off each other very well
and definitely stand out as a dynamic duo.
Plaza Suite is a fun night of classic comedy. If
you’re looking for a night of laughter and heartfelt entertainment, this is the
show for you! And as you’re leaving, make sure you don’t forget about the Bravo
Bucket after the show! It’s a way to give a donation that helps out the cast
and unpaid crew members at the close of the show! Ticket information can be
found at mesquiteartstheatre.org
Be Well,
Aubrey
Audience Rating: PG-13, for language and sexual
innuendo
Accessible Seating: Available
Hearing Devices: Not Available
Sensory Friendly Performance: None
Production Sound Level: Comfortable volume level
Noises or Visuals to Prepare For: none
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