Book of Leaves
July 21-30
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 3 p.m.
Village Players Theatre, 1010 W. Madison St., Oak Park, IL
708-524-1892
COSTS: $20; $16 for ages over 65 and under 18
village-players.org
Book of Leaves, an original play by Will Cooper, directed by Bill Brennan
review by Ed Vincent
The setting for the "Book of Leaves" reminded me of some
versions of Long Day's Journey Into Night, by the great Eugene
O'Neill. "Book of Leaves" has no tuberculosis, or serious drug
use, but there are more than an average amount of issues between family members. The writing is lively and well developed in both character and plot. This debut for the playwright Will Cooper is a smashing success.
The sets were wonderful, the lighting well suited, and the
acting was phenomenal. "In vino veritas" takes on an
exponential meaning when Jack Daniel's is the fluid of
choice. A very talented cast covered every known human
emotion, each nuance to lying, deception, and rationalization.
The discussions are heated and well tempered with the tears
of sorrow. O'Neill would be proud of Mr. Cooper and
everyone should get their ticket to see this inviting play,
which unfortunately has a short run a Village Players and will
close next weekend.
Cast (in order of appearance)
Walter Masterson
Dan Flannery
Sylvia Baxter Kristen Pickering
Prince Masterson Nico Tricoci
Jack Grunwald Phil Gordon
Beth Grunwald Jodi Wonio
Alice Pomfrey Lorraine Freund
Sylvia Baxter Kristen Pickering
Prince Masterson Nico Tricoci
Jack Grunwald Phil Gordon
Beth Grunwald Jodi Wonio
Alice Pomfrey Lorraine Freund
The action takes place on
the Masterson estate in
upstate New York.
The time is the present.
upstate New York.
The time is the present.
There will be one ten-minute intermission.
Production Staff
Director ................. Bill Brennan
Stage Manager ....... Barbara Andrews
Production Manager..Scott Lee Heckman
Set Designer............. Katie Alvord
Costume Designer.... Lindsey Miller
Lighting Design....... Andrew Glasenhart
WHAT: Book of Leaves
WHEN: July 21-30
TIMES: Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 3 p.m.
WHERE: Village Players Theatre, 1010 W. Madison St., Oak Park, IL
PHONE: 708-524-1892
PARKING: Street available free
WHEELCHAIR ACCESS
COSTS: $20; $16 for ages over 65 and under 18
ONLINE: village-players.org
DESCRIPTION:
Book of Leaves, an original play by Will Cooper, directed by Bill Brennan
Village Players Theatre of Oak Park
708-524-1892
© Oak Park Journal
published by Suburban Journals of Chicago Inc.
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