The Recital

World Premiere

by Eva Anderson + Michael Cassady​​

directed by Eric Hoff

at Monkspace

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Photos by Annie Lesser​

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"PICK OF THE WEEK: Every once in a while you come across a show that is so full of emotion, comedy, deep melancholy, and joyous soul that it hits the right notes on multiple levels. If you’re lucky, it’s wonderfully acted, smartly executed, full of a sense of love and keeps you well in the world. The Recital is just that show." - Anthony Robinson, No Proscenium

BEST OF THE YEAR:
Chatting with Simon’s Ex-girlfriend Before The Recital"During that fun-filled moment when the doors to a show first open and you’re awkwardly trying to figure out where to turn your attention, it’s great when someone reaches out and helps to steer you towards the drink table. In this particular moment, it was both a blessing and a curse to get chatted up by Jen (played by Alana Dietze), the seemingly self-absorbed violinist and ex-girlfriend of former prodigy Simon. During an intense couple of minutes, it felt like I was having a genuine reunion with an old college acquaintance. The wine-fueled gossip reminded me of the LA parties where you’re cornered by someone puffing themselves up, ladling out biting tidbits (in this case about Simon’s fall from the spotlight), and taking your measure, all the while scanning the room for someone better to be “seen” with. Jen ended up having to excuse herself to refill her drink after eyeing Simon’s current girlfriend, in a moment that was so natural that I did a double take when she started up the exact same conversation with another audience member.”- Anthony Robinson, No Proscenium