Better Than Broadway

The following theatre review was provided by a Calendee user. Kathryn had not been to the theatre in many years and was thrilled at the opportunity to attend this performance.

My return to the theatre was more uneventful than I had hoped but in general very pleasant. The Echo Theatre’s production of “String of Pearls” is a well written and a well performed play. The four actresses Elly Lindsay, Linda K. Leonard, Kristin McCollum, and Lulu Ward portrayed all 27 characters almost flawlessly. Even though it was announced at the beginning that one of the actresses was ill and was loosing her voice it didn’t change anything; we would have just assumed that the raspy voice was hers. It seemed to fit Ms. Lindsay’s main character Beth to a tee. This is an open and modern look at mothers, daughters, and their complicated relationships over generations. Even though it leans heavy to the feminine, the men in the audience seemed to enjoy the nuances as much as the women. The play is for mature audiences due to language and some lively sexual discussion. But overall it was an exceptionally entertaining experience. The seating arrangement of the theatre and music had the audience all in a buzz; all that was missing was a glass of wine. Good to back in the theatre again. Nice show Ladies!

Kathryn Wisdom

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