Swimming in the Shallows
Barb wants to prune her possessions. But her husband, a model consumer, replaces them. Other residents of Twig Beach, Rhode Island, are in disconnect. Carla Carla won't marry Donna until she quits smoking. Nick falls in love too quickly. Even with a mako shark. On paper, Adam Bock's comedy shows spunk. But the episodic series of "how to" skits can't decide whether to be cool, crazy, or plain old cute. Carla Nell and InnerMission Productions usually feast on this kind of material. But like the play, the staging never finds a workable style. The actors underplay many scenes. The soft-spoken tone subdues life and potential laughter. At the wedding (never in doubt, amid much ado), the cast leaves its labored duties and has obvious fun. Like musical chairs, when songs change, the actors morph as well.
When
Ongoing until Sunday, June 26, 2011
Hours
| Sundays, 7pm |
| Wednesdays, 8pm |
| Thursdays, 8pm |
| Fridays, 8pm |
| Saturdays, 8pm |