A Lie of the Mind

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A Lie of the Mind
I went to the last performance of A Lie of the Mind on Sunday 3/17 and was spellbound by both the Sam Shepard play itself and the rich performances by the members of the Seeing Place Theater company. I hope I will now be able to read the play and definitely plan to see more of this group's productions. I am 93 years old and hopeful for our futures.

Reviewed by Tamaara on Wednesday, Mar 20th, 2013

A Lie Of The Mind
First time I ever saw - and listened to (!) - a staging of this Shepard play. And it truly came alive for me. Excellent depth in the studies allowed the actors to find what seemed spontaneous and fresh ways to express their characters as well as their interactions with each other. And that's a challenge in a play in which paranoia, obsession, estrangement and dissociation dictate the relationships. As well as actual brain dysfunction for the character of Beth. All of the cast - devoted, intense, quick and sensitive - triumphed. And knowing that this staging included the director in the role of Jake makes the achievement even more impressive. His final farewell from Beth, played with equal amount of physical and psycho-emotional virtuosity by Erin Cronican, moved me without trying to do so. I will revisit and follow where this troupe takes itself - it promises to be an exciting alternative on the New York scene, free of compromise and with its artistic heart and mind in a very sane and respectful place.

Reviewed by MikSod on Saturday, Mar 16th, 2013