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| − | + | Bursting with nerve and bawdy cheer, Dramatic License Productions evidently presents 鈥淭he Great American Trailer Park Musical鈥?so the actors can have a good time.So can the audience, invited to revel with the residents of Armadillo Acres as they sing their way through struggles with agoraphobia, infidelity and the intoxicating scent of permanent markers.Under Alan Knoll鈥檚 breezy direction, DLP founder Kim Furlow reprises her performance at Stray Dog Theatre (where the show was a hit) as Betty, the trailer park鈥檚 earthy manager.She and her pals Linoleum (Stephanie Merritt) and Pickles (Stephanie Benware) <a href=http://www.alportico.net/prodotti/christianlouboutin-sale.jkmsw.php>Louboutin Shoes</a> play many roles. They鈥檙e especially persuasive as singing bathroom cleaners and as little woodland creatures who turn into roadkill.Jamie Lynn Eros, as agoraphobic Jeannie, and Jeffrey Pruett, as her frustrated husband, endow the 鈥渄ramatic鈥?load with just a hint of pathos, and Luke Steingruby has a ball as a violent young man addicted to the smell of <a href=http://www.museosangennaro.com/Public/anel.php> Christian Louboutin Shoes UK</a> marker pens.The breakout performance comes from Leah Stewart, a dainty actor who has often played innocents at the Black Rep and elsewhere. Her portrayal of Pippi, a stripper who knows how to take care of herself, shows her in a whole new light, whether she鈥檚 dancing (鈥淭he Buck Stops Here鈥? or acknowledging that she must 鈥渕ake like a nail and press on鈥?in the rueful closing number. Stewart has a terrific voice, an electric stage presence and is obviously ready for new challenges.The whole cast shines in 鈥淪torm鈥檚 A-Brewin,鈥欌€?a disco-style triumph of hideous jumpsuits and platinum Afro wigs that closes the first act. Lisa Hazelhorst <a href=http://capstone.edu.sg/clreplicashoes.php>Christian Louboutin Shoes Sale</a> designed the apt costumes; scenic designer Kyra Bishop achieves impressive economy on the tiny DLP stage.Written by Betsy Kelso with songwriter David Nehls, 鈥淭railer Park鈥?lives in its clever, smutty numbers. But the balance between the vocalists and the band, under musical director Stephen Eros, needs work.You have to understand the words to enjoy the songs, but too often they are drowned out. That isn鈥檛 right. The (strictly adult) 鈥淭railer Park鈥?audience comes for cheese, and expects to savor it. rule鈥楾he Great American Trailer Park Musical鈥橶hen 鈥?Through Sept. 21Where 鈥?Dramatic License Theatre in the Chesterfield Mall, Highway 64 and Clarkson RoadHow much 鈥?$28 general admission; $25 for older adults; $20 for students and active militaryMore info 鈥?636-821-1746; dramaticlicenseproductions.org | |
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@@@ Bursting with nerve and bawdy cheer, Dramatic License Productions evidently presents 鈥淭he Great American Trailer Park Musical鈥?so the actors can have a good time.So can the audience, invited to revel with the residents of Armadillo Acres as they sing their way through struggles with agoraphobia, infidelity and the intoxicating scent of permanent markers.Under Alan Knoll鈥檚 breezy direction, DLP founder Kim Furlow reprises her performance at Stray Dog Theatre (where the show was a hit) as Betty, the trailer park鈥檚 earthy manager.She and her pals Linoleum (Stephanie Merritt) and Pickles (Stephanie Benware) <a href=http://www.alportico.net/prodotti/christianlouboutin-sale.jkmsw.php>Louboutin Shoes</a> play many roles. They鈥檙e especially persuasive as singing bathroom cleaners and as little woodland creatures who turn into roadkill.Jamie Lynn Eros, as agoraphobic Jeannie, and Jeffrey Pruett, as her frustrated husband, endow the 鈥渄ramatic鈥?load with just a hint of pathos, and Luke Steingruby has a ball as a violent young man addicted to the smell of <a href=http://www.museosangennaro.com/Public/anel.php> Christian Louboutin Shoes UK</a> marker pens.The breakout performance comes from Leah Stewart, a dainty actor who has often played innocents at the Black Rep and elsewhere. Her portrayal of Pippi, a stripper who knows how to take care of herself, shows her in a whole new light, whether she鈥檚 dancing (鈥淭he Buck Stops Here鈥? or acknowledging that she must 鈥渕ake like a nail and press on鈥?in the rueful closing number. Stewart has a terrific voice, an electric stage presence and is obviously ready for new challenges.The whole cast shines in 鈥淪torm鈥檚 A-Brewin,鈥欌€?a disco-style triumph of hideous jumpsuits and platinum Afro wigs that closes the first act. Lisa Hazelhorst <a href=http://capstone.edu.sg/clreplicashoes.php>Christian Louboutin Shoes Sale</a> designed the apt costumes; scenic designer Kyra Bishop achieves impressive economy on the tiny DLP stage.Written by Betsy Kelso with songwriter David Nehls, 鈥淭railer Park鈥?lives in its clever, smutty numbers. But the balance between the vocalists and the band, under musical director Stephen Eros, needs work.You have to understand the words to enjoy the songs, but too often they are drowned out. That isn鈥檛 right. The (strictly adult) 鈥淭railer Park鈥?audience comes for cheese, and expects to savor it. rule鈥楾he Great American Trailer Park Musical鈥橶hen 鈥?Through Sept. 21Where 鈥?Dramatic License Theatre in the Chesterfield Mall, Highway 64 and Clarkson RoadHow much 鈥?$28 general admission; $25 for older adults; $20 for students and active militaryMore info 鈥?636-821-1746; dramaticlicenseproductions.org
