Comments on: 20 Questions http://blog.steppenwolf.org/2007/10/09/20-questions/ Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:50:53 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0 by: Diane Ross http://blog.steppenwolf.org/2007/10/09/20-questions/#comment-268 Mon, 15 Oct 2007 17:54:45 +0000 http://blog.steppenwolf.org/2007/10/09/20-questions/#comment-268 I saw The Crucible at the matinee on Sunday, October 14. I've seen the play before, but not for many years. I found it invigorating to see it again in the context of present day political issues, and my attention was also held by the personal story of John and Elizabeth Proctor. I believe I saw Rebecca Spence in her first or second performance and I thought she was excellent, very moving, especially in the reunion scene in prison. I'm sure she was helped by your focus and professionalism, James! Unfortunately the other replacement cast members were shaky at that performance. Lines were lost and I was often taken out of the moment, especially in the long stretch where Judge Danforth dominates the action. I loved the set (including the trees), costumes, lighting, and many of the performances. In addition to those already mentioned I admired the work of Tim Hopper and Ora Jones, in particular. I saw The Crucible at the matinee on Sunday, October 14. I’ve seen the play before, but not for many years. I found it invigorating to see it again in the context of present day political issues, and my attention was also held by the personal story of John and Elizabeth Proctor. I believe I saw Rebecca Spence in her first or second performance and I thought she was excellent, very moving, especially in the reunion scene in prison. I’m sure she was helped by your focus and professionalism, James!

Unfortunately the other replacement cast members were shaky at that performance. Lines were lost and I was often taken out of the moment, especially in the long stretch where Judge Danforth dominates the action.

I loved the set (including the trees), costumes, lighting, and many of the performances. In addition to those already mentioned I admired the work of Tim Hopper and Ora Jones, in particular.

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