Intimately Wilde

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Wonderfully Wilde!
This was a truly unforgettable play. Tim Thorns performance as the tortured Oscar Wilde, fighting for his freedom and more notably his pride, is absolutely heart-wrenching. I found myself in tears at the end of the show a feat rarely achieved on me and sitting in my seat well past lights-up, attempting to collect myself. Terra Taylor-Knudsons writing is perfectly on-key, honoring Wilde without pushing the envelope too far or doing any disservice to his unique voice. The authoress clearly knew that the story spoke for itself, without the need of too much editorializing. Thomas Colby delivers a charming performance as Oscars beloved friend who is coming to terms with Oscars emerging secret a barely concealed sexuality shut behind the doors of the ages sexual mores. His inner struggle is clear and pointed, but never over-stated. A supporting cast round out this wonderful play with ideal timing and characterization, making this show a sheer joy to behold... or a sheer terror, when one considers that this devastating story is true. In this historical age of legislative discrimination against same-sex couples, the steady but never condescending tone of this morality play is more welcome and needed than ever. I saw it twice. Id see it again. Go.

Reviewed by ahiddensun on Tuesday, Sep 1st, 2009

Wonderfully Wilde!
This was a truly unforgettable play. Tim Thorns performance as the tortured Oscar Wilde, fighting for his freedom and more notably his pride, is absolutely heart-wrenching. I found myself in tears at the end of the show a feat rarely achieved on me and sitting in my seat well past lights-up, attempting to collect myself. Terra Taylor-Knudsons writing is perfectly on-key, honoring Wilde without pushing the envelope too far or doing any disservice to his unique voice. The authoress clearly knew that the story spoke for itself, without the need of too much editorializing. brbrThomas Colby delivers a charming performance as Oscars beloved friend who is coming to terms with Oscars emerging secret a barely concealed sexuality shut behind the doors of the ages sexual mores. His inner struggle is clear and pointed, but never over-stated.brbr A supporting cast round out this wonderful play with ideal timing and characterization, making this show a sheer joy to behold... or a sheer terror, when one considers that this devastating story is true. In this historical age of legislative discrimination against same-sex couples, the steady but never condescending tone of this morality play is more welcome and needed than ever.brbrI saw it twice. Id see it again. Go.

Reviewed by ahiddensun on Tuesday, Sep 1st, 2009