Three times in one night!
Incredible Sex
By Rich Orloff
Directed by Jeffrey C. Wolf
Equity showcase (closed)
Foolish Theatre Company
WorkShop Theater Mainstage
Review by Seth Bisen-Hersh
Incredible Sex was incredibly funny. Consisting of three
one-acts, the skits had many one-liners and wacky, unpredictable plots.
Furthermore, they were performed by an energetic, hilarious ensemble.
The first of the
trio, Women in Hea,t took place in a beachside condo in Key
West, Florida. It followed three archetypical girls on vacation -- Kim (Traci
Hovel), the prudish one; Charlene (Deborah Green), the overtly
sexual one; and Marge (Julie Ferrell), the one in the middle of the
spectrum. They discussed their recent sexcapades as Marge tried to figure out
what to do about some new feelings she had recently experienced.
The second of the
trio, entitled I Didn’t Know You
Could Cook, was emotionally
charged. It still had many witticisms and one-liners, but was more serious in
tone. It concerned a handicapped man, Jerome (Jason Liebman), as he
attempted to come out of the closet to his brother, Mark (Peter R. Thewes).
The final one-act
was the three-scened Mars Needs
Women, but Not as Much as Arnold Schecter took place in Passaic, New Jersey. It followed Arnold Schecter (William
McCall) as he tries to propose to the love of his life. However, she is
being wooed by the Martian prince, Balthazar: the Magnificent, and chaos
ensues.
From the second the
cell-phone announcement was made, it was clear the night was going to be very
entertaining. All three one-acts proved to be very funny, causing the audience
to laugh out loud fairly frequently throughout. There were many clever zingers
and comebacks flying back and forth. The second play, besides being funny, had
a lot of heart; it was sweet, real, and very well-written.
The cast were all
vivacious, with great comic timing. The direction kept the show moving at a
brisk pace -- the ninety minutes flew by. Josh Zangen’s set was
stylistic while being functionally minimal. Cheryl A. McCarron’s
costumes were realistic. Andrew Rothschild’s lighting design illuminated
the proceedings amply.
Overall, although a
bit sitcommy at times, the short plays were very amusing and enjoyable. While
not earth-shattering or life-changing theater, the production was a pleasant
diversion and a good time for all.
Writing: 2
Directing: 2
Acting: 2
Set: 1
Costumes: 1
Lighting/Sound: 1
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