Anna Christie
Eugene O'Neill is produced so rarely, it's easy to forget his gifts, among them authentic dialogue. His Eastern-seaboard characters spew "quare, rough talk" that always rings true. In the Old Globe's opening night performance, authenticity varied from real to none at all. The spare set and costumes suggested a socked-in waterfront. As Anna's controlling father, Bill Buell wavered between emotional truth and actorly accessories (calculated vocal risings, an intermittent accent). Austin Durant was a literal force as Mat Burke, the stoker who falls for Anna, then scorns her tainted past. But in the title role, Jessica Love drew a blank. She gave flat readings devoid of character, accent, or subtext. In the end, she picked up some, but even then gave the unshakable impression of being miscast.
When
Ongoing until Sunday, April 15, 2012
Hours
| Sundays, 2pm & 7pm |
| Tuesdays, 7pm |
| Wednesdays, 7pm |
| Thursdays, 8pm |
| Fridays, 8pm |
| Saturdays, 2pm & 8pm |