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Show is exuberant but it's not all smooth sailing

Show is exuberant but it's not all smooth sailing

(Nutmeg Creations)

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Company: Nutmeg Creations

Genre: Play - Comedy

Venue: 7 The Cinematheque

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Megan Phillips is exuberant and very likeable. She bounces us back and forth (and sideways) through aComedy Industry Party,her characteron Ecstasy. This party is her own personalLong Days Journey into Night. Her advertisement for MDMA (Ecstasy) is a personal highlight.

But her trip, and the show, are not all smooth sailing.

Phillips is not always grounded. She serves up the laughs with aplomb,but the heavier moments don't carry the weight they need.

And she broke a big rule. If you assure someone there is no audienceinteractionto get them in the front rowand then target them with an intense moment, you've broken thattrust. It fit beautifully with her character, but the line wascrossed.

The writing is strong. TJ Dawe's touch as dramaturge can be felt.