Biography
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Opened Nov 20, 2009
Closed Dec 19, 2009
Opened Nov 20, 2009
Closed Dec 19, 2009
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WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
In this classic American comedy, heroine Marian Froude is a gorgeous, renowned and promiscuous portrait painter whose subjects include the powerbrokers of the time. When she is approached to write her biography, her subjects come running and the comedy explodes into a maddening clash of ethics and ideas. The show is remarkably undated, thanks to the public's never-ending passion for personal memoirs, and also surprisingly modern, with proto-feminist Froude as the Bohemian artist who refuses to follow the conventions of the day.
This smash hit comes directly from its run at The Schoolhouse Theater in Croton Falls. Directed by Pamela Moller Kareman.
"In (the arresting) Biography, thanks to Henry Caserotti, we get to see the virtually finished portrait that Marion Froude (the absolutely astonishing Tracy Shayne) is painting. I applaud the three producers -Mare Nostrum Elements, Theatre 808, and The Schoolhouse Theater - as well director Pamela Moller Kareman for going the extra mile." - Peter Filichia's Diary
"Tracy Shayne shines."
"Astute direction."
"The company delivers...with panache...but what really stands front and center is Behrman's play. Called "adult," "mature," "provocative," "intelligent," and "sinewy" by the New York critics at its premiere, it's still all of that more than 75 years later." - Backstage
"a welcome revival...well acted...an entertaining and nostalgic experience."
- Wolf Entertainment Guide
"There are many pleasures in the cheeky production...it's a clever tale, well played, Cowardesque but sincere." - The NY Times
WHAT ARE CRITICS SAYING?
What are other members saying?
Lots of Fun!!!
This is the most fun Ive had at the theater in ages. Tracy Shane is incredible in the lead, as are all the supporting actors.The cast is superb in bringing the timeless play to life-- under the guiding hand of the plays director, Pamela Moller Kareman. Ive seen the play 3 times and would absolutely go back a 4th time. The writing is so multi-layered that I find new reasons to laugh with each viewing. A must-see!
Reviewed by Meeshka
on Saturday, Nov 28th, 2009
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I saw Behrmans Biography not knowing what to expect and was thoroughly entertained. From the set, to the costumes, to the cast Biography was warm and witty. I especially enjoyed the composer, played by Tyne Firmin, who gave the most genuine portrayal aside from Tracy Shayne as Marion Froude. Id go see this if I were you!
Reviewed by word of mouth
on Thursday, Nov 26th, 2009
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The prolific playwright S. N. Behrman hardly commands the attention nowadays that he received for his boulevard comedies during the 1920s and 1930s, when he was considered as luminous a light as any dazzling Broadway. So the chance to see his acclaimed comedy
Biography, now at Theatre 3 at the Mint, is something any theater lover ought to jump at, especially as it's presented in Pamela Moller Kareman's polished, pungent and superbly acted production.
Just about the only thing wrong with the piece is the title Behrman gave the play, which is actually about an autobiography that its heroine, Marion Froude (Tracey Shayne), is prevailed upon to write by editor Richard Kurt (George Kare[...]