Finches and Mockingbirds
To Kill a Mockingbird is back on the regional circuit. And the new production is breath of fresh air in a theater world that isn’t always the best place for good plays. Many plays try to do too much interesting stuff with their subjects. They will try to add extra technology or unusual characterizations. All very postmodern in a way, but also not the best way to do some shows. This show is a tough one, in which you are stuck with a fantastic film version that you have to measure up to without imitating it. But in this version, they are able to do good characters, fitting to the material involved and well-made. Simple staging. Good acting. It’s a very solid show!
Posted by Henry
