The Traveling
Lady
La Femme Theatre Productions
Cherry Lane Theatre
June 17, 2017
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| Photo courtesy of La Femme Theatre Productions |
La
Femme Theatre Productions is currently presenting Horton Foote’s The Traveling Lady at Cherry Lane
Theatre. Director Austin Pendleton
successfully captures the pace and tone of Mr. Foote’s “small Texas town” in
1950. The cast authentically portrays
heartfelt camaraderie, Bible belt values, and compassion that is appropriate
for the characters and time period. The
scenic and lighting design by Harry Feiner create an atmosphere that is warm,
comfortable, and inviting.
Georgette
Thomas (played by Jean Lichty) arrives at a new town with her six year old
daughter, Margaret Rose (played by Korine Tetlow). They are there to meet her husband Henry
(played by PJ Sosko), who is being released from the penitentiary. Slim Murray (played by Larry Bull) and his
sister Clara Breedlove (played by Angelina Fiordellisi) take them in while
Henry tries to secure a house for them. When
Henry reverts to his troublesome behavior, the journey for Georgette and
Margaret Rose takes an unexpected detour.
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| Lynn Cohen, Karen Ziemba, & Angelina Fiordellisi Photo courtesy of La Femme Theatre Productions |
The
women of this small Texas town have long time solidarity. Except for the aging Mrs. Mavis (played by
Lynn Cohen), who holds a few secrets, they know everything about one another
and the comings and goings of all their neighbors. Lynn Cohen, Angelina Fiordellisi, Karen
Ziemba, and Jill Tanner create true believable relationships between these
women, which sets the tone for the whole play.
Jean Lichty genuinely portrays the stranger coming into this group with
warmth and sincerity. The chemistry
between her character (Georgette) and Larry Bull’s character (Slim) is subtle
and clear. Their connection keeps the action
of the play flowing forward. PS Sosko is
energetic and honest as Henry Thomas.
His character is fallible and empathetic.
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| Photo courtesy of Cherry Lane Theatre |
If
you are a fan of Horton Foote, you will definitely enjoy this production. It will capture your heart and take you back
to simpler times. The Traveling Lady is playing at Cherry Lane Theatre through July
16.
Domenick Danza
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