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| Mainstage set of The Humans |
The
Walnut Street Theatre, located at 825 Walnut Street, is presenting the
much-acclaimed drama The Humans through March 4th
on its main stage. Playwright Stephen Karam set about writing a play that deals
with the minutia and the travails of one family during a holiday dinner. The
set is ingenious. Urgent visits to the second story bathroom interrupt uncomfortable
conversations. An "elevator" transporting a wheelchair conveniently clears the
stage of a few characters for minutes at a time. An Eagles Stadium blanket elicits
cheers from the entire audience. The spiral staircase connecting the first and
second floor is the perfect spot for characters to pause and listen to
conversations on the floor above or below them. Everyone is constantly talking
about someone else and no one wants to be left out of the loop. You will laugh as you
watch this for there are some funny lines; you might squirm as well while peering
into this family’s most intimate moments. Sharon Alexander’s portrayal of
Momo’s ‘bad day’ is outstanding. Jennie Eisenhower lights up any stage she
appears on and Mary Martello is always a delight to see (even if her characters are not). It is Alex Keiper, however, who illustrates her phenomenal sense of
timing with the zingers and one-liners that she delivers first to her mother (Mary Martello),
and then to her father (Greg Wood) at the dinner table. So effectively are the lines
delivered that the audience gasps and then recoups in a moment of silence. This slice of life is offered
with a razor sharp blade that is fascinating to observe. For more information
or tickets, call 215,574-3550, 800-982-2787, visit online at www.WalnutStreetTheatre.org. or Ticketmaster.
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