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Triptych

by Michael Mace
SF Bay Guardian Review January 31, 2001 (Robert Avila)

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Triptych --- the first offering from EXIT Theatre's new Discover series, which showcases original work by local playwrights -- displays three perspectives on a common tragedy in a small town. Jean Mullis, Gry Frid-Nielsen, and Heather Barberie play three sets of mothers and daughters in the town of Clear Lake who struggle with absent fathers, a local curse, and the search for the horrible truth. Michael Mace's script proves inventive and witty (Mace himself accompanies the performance as a member of the blues group the Evil Boll Weevil Boys, who play a catchy theme between scenes). If the story's resolution lacks conviction and some of the dramatic devices appear a little forced, the dialogue frequently sparkles and the performances are all strong (under Laura Ellen Smith's capable direction). In all, the play hangs together extremely well and marks a promising start to EXIT's latest project aimed at the cultivation of Bay Area theater.
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