Great Expectations was first. It was an adaptation ( of course) that took some liberty with the story line, but it worked! As you'd expect, the acting was superb and the story kept our interest. A good start to the trip.
Tues evening we saw The River Bride. It's a premiere of a new play based on a South American myth. It's a simple love story with twists of fate and family. I found it compelling & imaginative. I can picture Theatreworks liking this one.
On Wednesday we discovered that our other cousin, Jan's sister Pat was also in town! Coincidence! So Wed night we all met for dinner--- there were 7 of us in all. Had a lovely dinner & visit.
Wed matinee was my favorite show: Twelfth Night. They set it in the 1930's Hollywood! Hysterical! The creativity and absolutely perfect acting kept me captivated. It's such a funny story yet they made it so much better. 😃
Finally, Wed night we were at the outdoor Shakespeare theatre for The Wiz. Unfortunately it rained lightly throughout the show so the actors had to wear rain hats & coats over their costumes! The magical slippers on Dorothy became sneakers ( for safety ) and they had to modify the choreography due to a very wet stage. They were troupers, though!! Fortunately our seats were under the balcony so we were protected, but rows in front got pretty wet. But the show went on. Good for them.
I did not bring the right clothes for the cold weather we had, so I had to buy a very heavy hooded sweatshirt that I lived in for 2 days ! Goodbye vanity!
It was a very nice trip and I look forward to returning. The hotel-- Beat Western Bard's Inn--- was excellent.
It was odd seeing nothing but white people the whole trip, however. Unlike the Bay Area!
Here at the airport awaiting flight I hear a man speaking French on the phone-- makes me excited for my upcoming France trip in the Fall. ☺️
Homeward bound today.
Jane
