On the Verge

By Eric Overmyer

Directed by James Bohnen

Featuring Artistic Associate Greg Matthew Anderson

Playing at the Victory Gardens Greenhouse Theater, 2257 N. Lincoln Ave.
May 15 - June 1, 2008

 

"...in Remy Bumppo's hands, it proves an affirming, literate take on the nature of time and life's possibilities"

"Overmyer's script is a rich, poetic tribute to bravery and the human spirit."

"...(James) Bohnen shapes it with an uncommonly light, whimsical touch."

"The performances are uniformly radiant...but the ensemble standout is (Gregory Matthew) Anderson, who elevates the energy of the room each time he steps on stage. Each of his many characters is precisely drawn; it's a ball to watch the guy work."

 

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Remy Bumppo adds to the 2007/08 season an imaginative production of this journey through time.  Brave, willing, and yearning to see it all, three women explorers enthusiastically begin their trek to Terra Incognita in 1888, only to discover that they are adrift in time.  Overmyer crafts a linguistic labyrinth for his heroines as they navigate through uncharted territory populated with pop culture and possibility.  

 

Susan Shunk	Mary
Rachel Sondag	Fanny
Liza Fernandez	Alex
Greg Matthew Anderson	Various