SINCERITY FOREVER

The Flea
20 Thomas Street
New York, NY 10007
August 24 – October 7, 2019
www.theflea.org

Written by MAC WELLMAN
Directed by DINA VOVSI
Stage Manager: EMMA SONRICKER
Scenic Design: FRANK J. OLIVA
Costume Design: BARBARA ERIN DELO
Lighting Design: BECKY HEISLER McCARTHY
Sound Design: EMMA WILK

Featuring

CHARLY DANNIS, NATE DeCOOK, ALEX HAZEN FLOYD, AMBER JAUNAI, PETER McNALLY, NEYSA LOZANO, MALENA PENNYCOOK, ZAC PORTER, JONATHON RYAN, VINCE RYNE, VANNESSA GUADIANA, & TASHA MILKMAN

Ah, classic small town America, in this instance a place called Hillsbottom. Two girlfriends discuss the nature of the universe, question the existence of existence, and let their minds wander into the depths of philosophy. Cut to…two guy friends exploring the existential reality of all things, the validity of truth versus imagination, and whatever else wanders through their brains. All four agree on only one thing: sincerity is the most important part, always. And they all fear furballs.
The theater repeatedly goes black, then shocks with glaring light to surprise us with a new configuration of characters. Boy with girl, other boy with other girl, boy with boy, sometimes joined by mysterious disruptive creatures from what appears to be a Walmart parking lot. Questions are many, answers are few. Well, actually, answers are none.

Shock! A very literal Deus ex Machina brings it all together. Looking for Hell, down-home crackers? You got it.
This Obie Award winning play from 1990 packs a wallop. The use of lighting is brilliant and the costumes are perfect. SINCERITY FOREVER offers a vibrant combo of visual and verbal laughs to keep the absurdity rolling. The actors sparkle with energy, in full control of the manic dialogue.

-Karen D’Onofrio-