Thursday, January 18, 2007

10. "Two Trains Running" by August Wilson



Clocking in at over three hours, "Two Trains Running" isn't exactly an easy night in the theater. Wilson's lengthy dialogue and drawn out dramatic monologues are thick, meaty runs of language, but when an excellent cast has been as well directed as this one has by Lou Bellamy, then the time simply flies. Nearing the end of its three month run, the Signature Theater production still is suprisingly tight and efficient, and the performances are all first rate. A highlight for me was the deadpan sluggishness of January Lavoy as Risa, a character who disfigured her legs by lacerating them with a knife. Yep, she's a cutter.

Ticket fee: $3.00