My overall impression
I had the pleasure of attending a preview performance of Spring Awakening at the Hollywood Fringe Theater in LA this past week. A play about the inner and outer turbulences of young men’s sexuality and of an ingénue whirled into adulthood. The script was sharp and the dialogue heavy. But it paid off. The actors were well-cast, and the actors’ portrayals, particularly that of Jennifer Allcott engaged my emotions and held my attention all the way through. The cast really understood and drew the key scenes to a fine emotional climax truly showcasing this local group of talented actors; evidence of good directing. The intimate seating and stage gave me the feeling that I was more a part of the cast rather than a member of the audience. The use of face masks to change characters was very clever and worked well; lighting and the set design was simple yet effective. All said, I found this production powerful and emotionally satisfying. Congratulations on a job well done!
