Get Lost in Love Song
February 5, 2010 by Hedonista · Leave a Comment
Given that February is the month synonymous with love (like it or not, dear hedonists) – it seems only fitting that you consider spying the Seattle premiere of John Kolvenbach’s Love Song, currently playing at ArtsWest (January 27 through February 21). (Your Hedonista attended as a media guest.)
- Love is like light: it illuminates even the darkest corners of the heart. Christopher Zinovitch plays Beane brilliantly. Photo by Matt Durham, used with permission.
Directed by Kate Witt in her directorial debut, this love-filled, quirky comedy features Cindy Bradder (Molly), Nick DeSantis (Harry/Waiter), Heather Hawkins (Joan), Christopher Zinovitch (Beane). The love in this film is based both on romantic love as well as familial love between brother and sister (now, now … no incest here).
Joan is a very career-oriented gal who’s a wife to the laid-back, tell-it-like-it-is Harry and devoted sister to her hermit brother Beane – a slightly slow and very withdrawn introvert who, although functional, is likely struggling with some sort of mental illness. Without giving too much away, Molly is a thief who becomes Beane’s love interest – and sends shock waves throughout the entire cast as a result.
The gist of this play – brilliantly performed by this quartet cast – is that love conquers all. The lines are well-timed in their delivery (not to mention often hilarious). The only critique would be that the wrap-up of the play seems hurried and a tad discombobulated, as if there was a time constraint that we just couldn’t exceed and, as a result, we simply “skipped to the ending.”
Regardless, go see it – the bonds of love between these characters are so strong, they’ll definitely put you in the mood for love – be it romantic or familial (or both) … all month long.
Note: In order to comply with FTC Act 16 C.F.R. 255, Heed the Hedonist would like to disclose that it does receive media “comps” and/or media discounts – but not in exchange for favorable coverage, or for withholding unfavorable coverage, of the given venue/meal/performance/product/service.
