"When Waverly's date, Andrew (Ben Tissell, as wonderful here as he is in many a local musical), arrives, the conversation couldn't be more awkward, with him geekily nervous and Waverly worried and distracted while trying to pretend everything is fine. To make the date even more of a bust, they both keep a wary eye on the breaking TV news."
"In contrast to Andrew's tidy khaki slacks and wool blazer, Ron is laid back in draw-string pants and a floral shirt that flaps open to reveal his Earth, Wind & Fire T-shirt (costumes by Bobby Brewer-Wallin). He's a wildcard of a guy who seems to be on his own planet, saying oddball things like, "No one expects anchovies - that's the beautiful thing.""
Third Rail Repertory revived its 2005 inaugural production of Craig Wright's play at CoHo Theatre, directed by Scott Yarbrough. The story unfolds the day after 9/11 in a sleek Minneapolis apartment where 30-something ad executive Waverly prepares for a blind date while frantically trying to reach her missing twin sister in New York City. Andrew arrives awkward and nervous, while neighbor Ron and Nancy transform the evening into an impromptu, tension-tinged pizza party. Strong direction, polished design, costumes, and committed performances deliver a blend of humor and unsettling emotional resonance that reflects contemporary public anxieties.
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