See How They Run
1142 Orange Avenue, Coronado, 92118
Philip King's classic farce (1944) moves like a train chugging uphill. Then, after it reaches the top (near the end of Act one), it becomes an extended, downhill chase scene, as three - then four! - vicars and three dazed women become a comic blur. At times the cast loses the swift, light vocal attack farce requires, but by Act three, these instances are far between. Director Robert Smyth has a knack for orchestrating keen ensemble work. And his well-chosen cast performs as if to the track meet-born. King set the play during World War II and was making a point about life going on, even in wartime. On opening night, as if to underline the idea, the Germans dropped three V-1 rockets near the theater.
Worth a try.
When
Ongoing until Sunday, September 23, 2012
Hours
| Sundays, 2pm |
| Tuesdays, 7:30pm |
| Wednesdays, 7:30pm |
| Thursdays, 7:30pm |
| Fridays, 8pm |
| Saturdays, 4pm & 8pm |