Get Lost in Love Song

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).

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to the laid-back, tell-it-like-it-is Harry and devoted sister to her hermit brother Beane – a slightly slow and very withdrawn introvert who, although functional, is likely struggling with some sort of mental illness.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.

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