What the Critics
Say
about "Mimi's Guide"
A world premiere play by Doris Baizley
"Baizley
writes passionately about the lingering effects of Vietnam."
-- L.A.Times
"Baizley's
characters' emotions ring true under exceptional performances...
Director Virginia Morris' flair for tableaux and Baizley's talent
for poetic dialogue add to a compelling evening of theatre."
-- L.A. Weekly
"Passionate,
poetic...Baizley's play is tackled head on by a fine cast, spiritedly
led by director Virginia Morris, who has tapped the reality within...Genovese
is awesomely good as the fighting poet - Dylan Thomas meets Allen
Ginsberg...Letherer is beyond perfect as the perfect woman...Wu
is well in control of a potent sexuality borne of intelligence."
-- BackStage West / Drama-Logue
"Mimi's
Guide offers interesting intellectual fare...fascinating...startlingly
strong relevance..taut direction and three impressive performances...Richard
Scully's set design instantly transports the audience into the
characters' world. Brian Benison's original music enhances the
moods. Indeed, the production proves polished and the play interesting."
-- Pasadena Star News
"Thoughtfully
and passionately written...meticulously enacted by three compelling
actors...Director Virginia Morris has inspired sultry, thought-provoking,
well-paced portrayals from this skilled trio...In stellar performances,
Ping Wu emotionally plays the professor, Michael Genovese explodes
as the author, and Lauren Letherer sizzles as Mimi!...Richard
Scully's realistic bayou set, Peter Straus's moody lighting and
the true life sound design by Brian Benison round out the perfection.
Folks, this is theatre as good as it gets!
-- The Tolucan Times
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