The Attic Theater Company presents

ON THE VERGE

Walkerspace
46 Walker Street
NY NY 10013
18 June-9 July 2016

Written by: Eric Overmyer
Directed by: Laura Braza

Featuring: Emily Kitchens, Monette Magrath, Ella Dershowitz, and William John Austin

What could be more fascinating than intrepid women explorers of the Victorian era? Unfortunately, in the Attic Theater’s production of ON THE VERGE or, the Geography of Yearning, anything could. In the Lobby are quotes from well-known “Lady Travelers.” Any of those quotes was far more interesting that what happened on stage. The three actresses each played one note of their character with no shading or variety. Their lines were shouted every time, leaving no room for nuance or emotional differences. Walkerspace is not a large venue. There was no need for the relentless volume!

The delightful absurdity of ON THE VERGE was lost in the mish mash of words with little to no meaning. What should have been Thornton Wilder-ish whimsy was completely non-existent in this overwrought and overbearing production.

- Jean Tait -