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Past Productions
The Taming of the Shrew
August 2023
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Check out our review on BareBoards:
Last night Saltfire Theatre proved once again why community theater is a true community treasure. In a sparkling presentation of Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew, the talented ensemble brought Shakespeare's words to life. There's a lot of talent here: Charley Pope, the opportunistic Petruchio who came to "wive it wealthily in Padua" is a splendid physical and emotional match to the fiery Katherina, played by Rose Burt, and their interactions sizzle across the stage. Katherina's mother, Baptista (Michelle Hensel) is more subdued than the combative pair, but always a part of the action around her. And there's nothing subdued about Ciel Pope's Grumio. The supporting cast (too many to mention here) is strong, too. Last night's performance was technically a dress rehearsal "preview" when the ensemble needed extra time to regroup after Consuelo Aduviso Brennan, the show's original director, suffered a stroke. Genevieve Barlow, who also plays Bianca, took on the director's role to bring Consuelo's vision to life. Set in the mid-1930's, the production was enhanced by wonderful period costumes designed by Libby Wennstrom and music from that era. Think "Stormy Weather", "Smoke Gets in Your Eyes" and other vintage tunes. Performances will be August 5 and 6 at Fort Worden, under the Big Madrona, August 10-13 at Finnriver Farm and Cidery and back at Fort Worden on August 17-20. For tickets and more information go to www.saltfiretheatre.org |
Poster by Rose Burt
Photos by Richard Sloane
Photos by Richard Sloane
All In The Timing - May 2023
Saltfire's wildly successful spring production of David Ives' All In the Timing
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Featuring five diverse but equally hysterical one-act comedies, David Ives' All in the Timing is a witty, romantic, absurd, and existentially-minded evening of theatre.
All In the Timing features a cast of 13 local actors, many of whom are familiar faces for Jefferson County audiences. Here's a summary from former PT Leader Arts Editor Kathie Meyer: Directed by Genevieve Barlow for Saltfire Theatre, the five short plays by David Ives collectively titled ALL IN THE TIMING, employ the talents of 13 local actors, some I have never seen, and some I have not seen much of for literal years and years. Add to that the shrinkage of the arts in general because of the pandemic, and the fact that we were down to only one theater group in our supposed arts town to choose from long before that, I personally could not wait to see what these thespians, some of whom I hold personally dear, were up to. Smart writing absolutely requires smart acting, and this group took all of that to the next level. Impressive tiny details such as the twitch of an eye or finger point by Maude Eisele, Nick Magles, and Miranda McClave in "Sure Thing" through the last, "Variations on the Death of Trotsky," when Zach NeSmith literally falls on the floor. It's a little over the top, and it's marvelous through and through. I snorted and laughed at the antics of Rowen DeLuna, Jason Noltemeier, and Dan Westerburg because, as a writer, who can't find humor in three chimpanzees trying desperately to write a classic? Here is where the costuming of Libby Wennstrom shines as well. The obviously most difficult script, "The Universal Language," was left to Wylie Herman and Michelle Hensel whose mutual timing was impeccable. I'm really not sure how they could say most of it with a straight face. Then, in "The Philadelphia" which follows, Rose Burt and Charley Pope take on another difficult, clever script, and slay it. To end the evening, we are treated to the talented Jim Burke and Nesmith's play off of one another as we explore the circumstances surrounding Trotsky's death at the hands of Ramon played by the youngest of the ensemble, Ben Shafer, who also appears in "The Universal Language." Kudos to Barlow for bringing together a multi-generational cast and creating a show that clicks right along and is TIGHT. Many thanks to Vintage for providing a beautiful and comfortable venue. Potential audience members: better get your tickets now before there aren't any left. |
Poster by Rose Burt
Photos by Maude Eisele
Photos by Maude Eisele
