In Security

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vibrant modern theatre
Caught this show with a friend, and really found it fresh and flavorful. About a doctor working the nightshift in the hospital the night before her wedding, and the existential angst shes facing as she balances her high stress and meaningful work with the perceived loss of independence and ambition that come with tying the knot. Its a one woman show, but their are 6 other performances on video - pre-recorded - that the "live" actress, Anna Gutto (who also wrote the piece) has conversations with and fill up the story. The play expertly describes the angst of balancing the career and personal; and Gutto is quite believable and touching as a young MD who feels shes not doing enough to allow herself to love and enjoy life. The video and pre-recorded audio aspects of the show are expertly conceived and performed; allowing for surprisingly truthful comedy and insight. Its a breezy and never boring 65 minutes and a really enjoyable night at very modern theatre.

Reviewed by dannyl on Friday, Apr 24th, 2009

RE:Successful video integration commenting on life in the big city
Living in the big city, holding down a job and at the same time trying to have a life is no easy task. This is something we?re all painfully aware of in the grand metropolis of New York City. And if you on top of that manage to do this without anti-depressants you may already consider yourself at the top of your game. IN SECURITY shows just that, a surgeon battling life and work the night before her wedding. IN SECURITY shows the character Dr. Lona Wavarton Anna Gutto alone in her office, but soon she?s not alone at all as the voices on the phone start manifesting themselves as video characters on the walls of her office. The interaction between the animated video characters and the live actor on stage is one of the most successful I have seen in the theater, and quite a feat of timing and precision from Ms. Gutto. With the integrity of Ann Oren?s animated videos emerging from the set, we ultimately forget that there is only one live actor on stage, and that all the other characters are pre-recorded video actors. Brought into a fairly straightforward narrative, we?re taken on a humorous and emotional roller coaster ride where we end up questioning what?s real and what?s not, and whether what?s taking place is indeed happening, or whether it is only in the head of Dr. Lona Wavarton. With strong choices by director Alexis Poledouris the action is driven by situation and character rather than emotion, and this is what brings us into the reality of Dr. Wavarton?s struggle. My friend, who came with me to the theater on this night, confirms just that. As an ambitious business woman in New York, she felt like she was seeing her own life up there on stage, and I have to admit, that even as a man, I didn?t feel like I could go untouched, and maybe I?ll get around to settling in a serious relationship at some point myself. Eric Vibeke

Reviewed by ericvibeke on Friday, Apr 24th, 2009