Great Local Shows - Theatrical Reviews
Title |
Suite Surrender |
Organization |
Placer Community Theater |
Date(s) of show |
January 26 - February 9, 2013 |
Reviewer |
Dick Frantzreb |
Review |
I was tired and in a sour mood when I entered the
State Theatre for opening night of the Placer Community Theater’s “Suite
Surrender.” I’ve seen this company put on some outstanding shows in the
past, but I had a bad feeling about this one. I guess I didn’t like the
way it started or I questioned some of the casting – whatever. And I
decided quickly that it wouldn’t be worth writing a review. But they
began to win me over, and soon I found myself laughing along with the
rest of the audience. The bottom line is that this is a truly funny show
– with escalating conflicts, confusion, and surprises. Guided by
director Ely Wilbur, the whole cast played the comic situations
beautifully. But the highlight for me was the brilliant acting of
veteran performer, Fred Burks, as the hotel manager. I left the theater
refreshed and energized from a good dose of laughter therapy. |
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