Yankee Tavern

This bizarre thriller is chocked full of conspiracy theories and crazy twists and turns, it will leave you asking all kinds of questions. I would definitely recommend going to see Yankee Tavern at Hickory Community Theatre's Fireman's Kitchen.

I have seen and worked with two of the actors before, and was highly impressed with the ensemble work I got to see performed on Saturday (April 2nd) night. They worked well with each other, and it was obvious that they were feeding off of each others energy for the show. I was impressed with the level of character work that was done with this show. Each of the characters was very believable. I loved Ray's character, how he was so spazzy but always seemed to know exactly what he was saying.

The only distraction I had was when Ray punched/kicked the jukebox and somehow cut his hand on it, I was able to see the blood and at one point he lifted his hand to his face and got blood on it. I was constantly aware of it, but obviously that was not something that could have been prepared for. The show as a whole was really well done.

I had a lot of unanswered questions that go with the text itself, but I don't see this as a bad thing. If anything, it made me think, therefore creating a more dynamic show overall.

Show Dates:
You DON'T want to miss this incredible show, you have several more chances.
Fridays (April 1, 8, 15, and 22) and Saturdays (April 2, 9, 16, and 23) at 8:00pm
Thursday April 7, 2011 at 7:30pm
Visit Hickory Community Theatre's website for ticket availability and information.

Noises Off

I have to admit, I have not laughed so hard in so long as I did at the Invitational Dress Rehearsal for Noises Off a The Green Room.

The Green Room Community Theatre presents "Noises Off." An extremely hysterical play about a troupe of actors who tour a British bedroom farce. What goes on backstage could possibly be more entertaining than the performance itself in this play within a play.

Though I only went to see the final dress rehearsal, this show could not have been funnier. My only complaint with the entire show is that the transition between Act II and Act III was too long, and I have a feeling that this little kink was worked out before opening night and it ran smoothly for the paying audiences.

The acting was phenomenal, I've seen many of the actors perform before, but there were a few new faces for me to enjoy. I thoroughly appreciated the effort and performances that each of the actors gave at even just the final dress rehearsal. If that is any indication of how the rest of the run will go, I would HIGHLY suggest you go and see it, PRONTO!

Meet the Cast:
Donna Dell as Dotty Otley / Mrs. Clackett
Daniel Breuer as Garry Lejeune / Roger Tramplemain
Elise Yaussy as Brooke Ashton / Vicki
David Townsend as Frederick Fellowes / Philip Brent
Meredyth Neilly as Belinda Blair / Flavia Brent
John Hogan as Selsdon Mowbray / Burglar
William Morgan as Lloyd Dallas
Ingrid Keller as Poppy Norton-Taylor
Remus Irvin as Tim Allgood

Ticket Information:
Fridays (April 1, 8, and 15) and Saturdays (April 2, 9, and 16) at 8pm
and Sundays (April 3, 10, and 17) at 3pm
Call the Box Office at 828-464-6128 or visit The Green Room's website for ticket info.