Thursday, April 16, 1992
a sour
The
Roadhouse's
new production
to do too much
by Timothy Jones
The Collegian
The question: What can one
say about a play with the title
Aunt Dan and Lemon ?
The answer: There's not much
good to say.
The Roadhouse Theater's
latest production is very
confusing and hard to understand
because there are many characters,
some of whom have no point in
the story. There are also many
themes throughout.
The story is basically a mess
of confused ideas. Writer Wallace
The story is basically a mess of confused
ideas. Writer Wallace Shawn tries to
cover lesbianism, murder, sex and a
fascination with Nazis all in one play. ;$•
Shawn tries to cover lesbianism,
murder, sex and a fascination
with the Nazis all in one play.
Who knows what else he tries to
cover, that was lost in the
confusion.
Along with that, this play has
too many characters. There are
about three or four characters that
this play could have done
without. The extra characters are
either there for humor or to move
thts story along, and they aren't
developed enough for the audience
to care for them.
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should be applauded for producing
such a difficult production. .fp'\
Along with the bad, there
bound to be good, arid the good is
in the cast. Francine
who played Aunt Dan, does a $•;!
terrific job. She is a talented
actress that keeps the play going.
The other aspect of the play jSjjj:
that keeps it going is its humor.
Eric Beringer, Father, is hilarious
in his opening scene. This along
with a handful of other scenes is $4
the only clean humor in the play. jjSJJ;
note
The rest is vulgar and includes
references to and about sex that £
could be funny, but end up being
insulting and disgusting. : : :
This play contains adult
subject matter and nudity and is
recommended for mature
audiences only. It is not a happy,
upbeat production, but it will
leave a sour taste in your mouth.
The play runs through May
3rd at The Roadhouse Theater
located on 1505 State Street.
Admission is $7.00, For
reservations and information call
459-8215.
Wed Thur Fri
10:30pm 10:30pm 8:00pm
Sun
9:3opm
Admission
1.50
'/Act. Card: FREI
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