I went with my classmates to a performance of Sam Shepard's newest play at the Peacock (part of the Abbey Theatre...the smaller theatre downstairs where new works are frequently done). It starred Stephen Rea; the part was written for him. Sam Shepard directed it, too.
There were moments that were wonderful, but overall the performance was inconsistent. It's practically a one-man show. (I got the script and need to explore the second character a bit.) It was the first time I was aware as an audience person of the ability of the performer and the potential within the text despite the production not hitting solidly.
We all had mixed feelings about it. I think it will take time to process. It has some clear Beckett influence as well as room for Mr. Rea to explore his range of characterization. It's neat to see these men continuing to work together. Yet there was something unsatisfying in the performance/production/script...
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