Fickle: A Fancy French Farceby Meg Miroshnik
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OLNEY THEATRE CENTER
directed by Eleanor Holdridge costumes by Helen Huang lighting by Nancy Schertler photos by Stan Barouh |
"Charlie Calvert’s set design is simple, yet elegant giving the dual impression of a palace foyer and a Restoration stage."
-Andrew J. Weber, DC Theatre Arts
"Devotees of commedia dell’arte and physical theater will find plenty of classic mime, double entrendres and je ne sais quoi. The performers act it all out on a doll-sized stage with powder blue ballooning curtains, checkered marble floor, and footlights. The set by Charlie Calvert is a retro marvel."
-Susan Galbraith, DC Theatre Scene
"The 'super-fancy room,' designed by Charlie Calvert is absolutely pleasing to the eye. A main blue curtain and two side curtains open to reveal lots of surprises, including The Lord (Mark Jaster) singing a ditty in French, a pink gloved hand taking props away from performers, a room in the palace featuring a pink chandelier, and also, well, I can’t give all the surprises away!"
-Mark Beachy, MD Theatre Guide
First off, the scenic design is charming. Charlie Calvert provides a fancifully carved proscenium stage bookended by two small balconies exquisitely lit by Nancy Schertler and further enhanced by Roc Lee’s witty sound design. The blue, scalloped curtain rises to reveal a French (and fancy) castle where the play’s action unfolds.
-Patrick Folliard, Washington Blade
-Andrew J. Weber, DC Theatre Arts
"Devotees of commedia dell’arte and physical theater will find plenty of classic mime, double entrendres and je ne sais quoi. The performers act it all out on a doll-sized stage with powder blue ballooning curtains, checkered marble floor, and footlights. The set by Charlie Calvert is a retro marvel."
-Susan Galbraith, DC Theatre Scene
"The 'super-fancy room,' designed by Charlie Calvert is absolutely pleasing to the eye. A main blue curtain and two side curtains open to reveal lots of surprises, including The Lord (Mark Jaster) singing a ditty in French, a pink gloved hand taking props away from performers, a room in the palace featuring a pink chandelier, and also, well, I can’t give all the surprises away!"
-Mark Beachy, MD Theatre Guide
First off, the scenic design is charming. Charlie Calvert provides a fancifully carved proscenium stage bookended by two small balconies exquisitely lit by Nancy Schertler and further enhanced by Roc Lee’s witty sound design. The blue, scalloped curtain rises to reveal a French (and fancy) castle where the play’s action unfolds.
-Patrick Folliard, Washington Blade
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