The Woman in Black is an old-fashioned ghost story, with emphasis on “old-fashioned.” My review is in the Marin Independent Journal.
Theater review: A mild-mannered ‘Woman in Black’ haunts the Belrose
The Woman in Black
Through November 8
Marin Onstage
Belrose Theater
1415 Fifth Avenue
San Rafael, CA
www.marinonstage.org
Show #103 of 2014, attended October 25.
I agree about the play – I’m mystified as to why it was such a hit in London. It’s also a problem whenever a play’s royalty price is suddenly dropped at Dramatist’s Play Service or Samuel French, or it is introduced at these two publishers. Seems that way too many Bay Area semi pro companies pick it up. Bay Area theater companies really need to use TBA to coordinate their programming, for the benefit of all. Bigger audiences, more unusual offerings, and freer rein to interpret the play without recent, local comparisons will result.
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