Damian Trasler’s short play is an
interesting concept. An author is attempting to bring a detective
novel to a climactic ending. Suddenly, the characters confront the
author and question how he sees the novel ending. With a cast of
young actors, Rattlesnake Theatre Company’s production has
something of the feel of a school version.
Set in America, there are three characters
in addition to the author. There is the suave Private Investigator,
the sexually attractive rich wife and a plain, anonymous girl. The
acting is stilted and the humour in the dialogue isn’t fully
exploited. The author played by Daniel Coleman gives the strongest
performance.
An entertaining play but the action
doesn’t come alive and sizzle with tension.
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