Village Wooing
by George Bernard Shaw | directed by Damian Leverett
Village Wooing
Village Wooing is a delightfully witty romantic comedy by British wordsmith George Bernard Shaw. Set in 1930’s Britain, the two characters, referred to only as A and Z, seem to be oil and water when they first meet aboard a vacation cruise ship. But when they happen across each other a few months later in Z’s beautiful country village, A begins to reconsider his entire future. Opposites attract in this summer love story, performed on the lawn AND basement tavern at the Germanic-American Institute. Enjoy a promenade theater experience complete with complimentary summer beverages and treats. Tickets are $20.
August 24th - September 2nd @ the Germanic American Institute (301 Summit AveSt Paul, MN 55102).
Run time: 65 minutes
Directed by Damian Leverett
Featuring Ben Shaw and Anna Leverett
Costumes: Jorie Kosel
Props: Terri Ristow
Reviews:
I love a two-hander. I love outdoor theater (when it's <90 degrees). I love non-traditional spaces. I love a classic rom-com. I love free snacks. The Orchard Theater Collective combines all of these in Village Wooing, with great thoughtfulness and attention to detail. It's all very sweet (but not too sweet), and really the perfect show to see at this time of the year.
Generally when we talk about great acting we think of dramatic roles, something that requires a lot of emotions and an intensity that’s palpable in the back row of the theater. Well, Village Wooing is the exact opposite of that and it contains two of the best performances I’ve seen all year, maybe ever. When the play ended I turned to M’ Colleagues and said, “that’s real acting”.