Terry Huber of CV Independent writes, “This is a fine production of an exceptional script with important storytelling. If you’ve not experienced it in the theater, now is your chance.”
“John and James (Jamie Pierce) appear onstage at the same time during a confrontational scene in Act 3, and there is masterful dialogue throughout the play to set the scene. John is hateful, unhappy and resentful, while James is sweet, kind and loving. The conceit: James introduces the scene while slumped in a chair. As he rises slowly from the chair in full view of the audience, there has to be a physical and emotional transition for the actor to become John so he can unload all of his pent-up venom to his twin.
“Rick Bluhm’s set design is simple but quite functional; it fills most of the open stage with a series of platforms. There is a miniature model of “the house” upstage as if it is being viewed from a distance, and the “lake” has a platform floating in it. There is minimal use of furniture, with some moveable small set pieces that were adapted as needed. Chase Potter’s lighting was efficient and helped set the tone and focus of the action.”