Vanya And Sonia And Masha And Spike
Reviews for Vanya And Sonia And Masha And Spike
As the self-pitying Sonia, Jennifer Cabral is simply marvelous. She makes the role completely her own, playing Sonia as a mischievous naïf with killer delivery. William Mullin, as the cranky and passive Vanya, has surprising punch, especially in his 11th-hour speech about the sad state of things. Susan Lambert, as the narcissistic Masha, is vain and vulnerable, furious and restrained in just the right measure. The three non-siblings are equally good. Hilarie Tamar, as the voodoo-practicing cleaning woman Cassandra, is a hilarious, scene-stealing revelation. Jeff Brackett attacks the role of Spike — Durang’s riff on the classic buxom blonde, with a ripped, muscled torso and bubble butt — with relish, energizing every space he’s in. And finally, Lena Moore, as the sweet and innocent neighbor Nina, finds hidden depth and awareness amid this circus of older loons.
Absurdist theater requires a gifted cast to pull it off correctly, and this production succeeds in spades. The zippy narrative and the evolution of the characters as individuals, and as a family, is driven home under the direction of David Drake, who knows how to get each actor to realize their full potential in such a beautiful way. The set design by Jenni Baldwin is built to perfection as she creates a home that is so believable as the abode of two of university professors that you can smell the pipe tobacco, old books, and regret. Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike is nothing but well-crafted fun. Don’t miss it!
There is absolutely nothing to fault here. The writing is crisp and, under David Drake’s excellent direction, the actors make the most of it, with perfect comedic timing. Durang’s use of parody and his criticism of social institutions rings true for the world of 2025, and all of that makes this sometimes-dark comedy a delight to watch. It’s the best show I’ve seen this year so far, and possibly for several other years as well.
Full List of Shows
- Jul14
Vanya And Sonia And Masha And Spike7:00PMProvincetown TheaterEvent Ended - Jul15Vanya And Sonia And Masha And Spike7:00PMProvincetown TheaterEvent Ended
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