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HOLLYWOOD, CA - Pacific
Daylight is a thoughtful piece of theater. Playwright Cody
Henderson unveils his World Premiere 'white comedy' at the
Theater of Note with a talented group of actors and a script
hoping to entertain. Pacific Daylight
tells the story of a group of individuals searching for their
place in the City of Angels. Kerri (played by Alina Phelan) is a
neurotic alcoholic in a 'comfortable' relationship with
ambitionless Steve (Jon Beauragard). Kerri's best friend Cynthia
(Lauren Letherer) enables Kerri's unhealthy behavior and faces
an obstacle when she finds the chance of love appears in a guy
named Ernie (Darrett Sanders). High points in this
production go to the strong acting. Alina Phelan is quite
believable and sympathetic as a woman who has not yet learned to
be an ‘adult’. Lauren Letherer is ideal as her strong
counterpart. The audience roots for the character of Cynthia to
find the happiness that everyone hopes for, while coming to
terms with a major life changing decision. Their co-dependency
storyline may ring true for many people. It's not easy to let go
of a loved one who ultimately should be old enough to accept
responsibility for their lives without complaint. Darrett
Sanders and John Beauragard do hold their own and even manage to
obtain the few laughs of the evening. Given the dramatic
substance, their humor is much welcomed. As the character examinations
are not wildly show stopping or pumped with adrenalin, one may
look to the cute, inventive set for excitement. It compliments
the animated direction of Albert Dayan, who literally blocks the
ensemble all over the theater space bringing life into the
script. While the implanted train set may not be 'Starlight
Express', it is a definitely treat to the eyes. The journey of Pacific Daylight is one to ride through. The script may not be strong enough to be labeled a ‘comedy’. However this production has quality and creates four realistic characters worthy of your attention to reflect upon. - Adrian Rennie |
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