The Guys by Anne Nelson
Thu, 5 Sept 2013, 11:01 pmrwhyde1 post in thread
The Guys by Anne Nelson
Thu, 5 Sept 2013, 11:01 pmI will leave the writing of a full review in the capable hands of Gordon who I finally met for the first time tonight. However, some quick thoughts on this powerful Australian premiere:
One of the hallmarks of great writing is authenticity - of character, of time, of place.
"The Guys", a play about a New York Fire Captain who meets a journalist in the aftermath of 911 to help write the eulogies of the men he lost, is great writing because it not only gives a fascinating insight into the microcosm of a NYC fire station but also in the wider context of the city itself and the ripple effects of that horrid tragedy.
The events of September 11, 2001 loom large over the play but it is full of humour and celebrates not heroes but humans. Ordinary people doing their job on an extraordinary day.
Beautifully performed by Adam T Perkins and Anna Bennetts, directed by Paula Koops and written by Anne Nelson who Anna met recently in New York, this is a wonderful portrayal of a cross section of first responders that day. Memorable, funny, and moving. Above all, utterly authentic.
This is the first time this play has been performed in Australia. It is on at a newly created black box theatre in West Leederville with remaining performances on 6,7,11 (special fundraiser show),12,13,14 September.
Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/630539170291571/
Most definitely a must see.
Richard Hyde
rwhydeThu, 5 Sept 2013, 11:01 pm
I will leave the writing of a full review in the capable hands of Gordon who I finally met for the first time tonight. However, some quick thoughts on this powerful Australian premiere:
One of the hallmarks of great writing is authenticity - of character, of time, of place.
"The Guys", a play about a New York Fire Captain who meets a journalist in the aftermath of 911 to help write the eulogies of the men he lost, is great writing because it not only gives a fascinating insight into the microcosm of a NYC fire station but also in the wider context of the city itself and the ripple effects of that horrid tragedy.
The events of September 11, 2001 loom large over the play but it is full of humour and celebrates not heroes but humans. Ordinary people doing their job on an extraordinary day.
Beautifully performed by Adam T Perkins and Anna Bennetts, directed by Paula Koops and written by Anne Nelson who Anna met recently in New York, this is a wonderful portrayal of a cross section of first responders that day. Memorable, funny, and moving. Above all, utterly authentic.
This is the first time this play has been performed in Australia. It is on at a newly created black box theatre in West Leederville with remaining performances on 6,7,11 (special fundraiser show),12,13,14 September.
Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/630539170291571/
Most definitely a must see.
Richard Hyde