I've been late to the game in posting about this but there's a fabulous tribute that has been organized for this Friday in honor of Robert Watkins and deVeaux Riddick. Details are in this nice long Times-Dispatch story from this past weekend.
Also, Ms. Lewis reviewed "Othello." I didn't understand the "played Saturday night" references; is this show double-cast? Hmmm... Mary Burruss's review of RTP's "Facing East" is in this week's Style. Thinking I may ask my Mormon sister-in-law to check that show out with me...
I have struggled with a desire to say something about the Chris Dovi affair at Style but have decided I should just keep my fool mouth shut. It's a journalism issue, not a theater one so not one you probably want to read about. Should you want to, though, there's a recap in DC's City Paper.
Much more important to you who may be reading this: the Virginians for the Arts Rally is Thursday. Be there!
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In regards to Othello, there are understudies in the high school matinees for the roles of Iago and Emilia (Ryan Capps and Sarah Jamillah Johnson respectively). Ms. Lewis saw an evening show, and therefore saw the evening (principal) cast.
I see that Jeff Cole has clarified the "played Saturday night" reference. As for the rest of the RTD review, I have no idea what it referred to - but certainly not the play we are performing at the Gottwald.
You have 1 more weekend to catch Facing East, Dave!
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