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| Lizzy Jensen and Meg Farnsworth Photo by Nick Woodward-Shaw |
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".Hale Center Theatre's production of F. Hugh Herbert's mostly forgotten 1943 comedy Kiss and Tell proves to be a delightful and often times hilarious throwback to the nostalgic small-town shenanigans of America in the 1940s. Hale's cast is superb at deriving both big laughs and heartfelt moments from Herbert's funny script....Hale's large cast, under Cambrian James' careful and crisp direction, achieve performances that easily walk the fine line between comedy and drama and perfectly capture the simple daily incidents that make humorous and meaningful moments of everyday family life. The entire cast deliver beautiful performances led by Meg Farnsworth who is exceptionally bright, spirited and fun as Corliss, the adolescent girl who pretends to be older than she is...With a high-pitched voice, fun facial expressions, disheveled clothes and an all-around nervous disposition, Allan DeWitt is an absolute and lovable hoot as the awkward Dexter, who we learn has more than just a crush on Corliss. As Corliss' parents, Mark Kleinman and Laura Soldan are sublime in delivering comical portrayals of a loving and caring couple who let unfortunate incidents almost get the best of the them. ...While the first act is charming as it sets the plot in motion, James' direction ensures the second act delivers the big laughs in Herbert's witty script. ...Filled with humorous and eccentric characters and a non-stop barrage of confusing and hilarious situations, Kiss and Tell is funny and fast paced. The costumes, set, and style of acting in Hale's production will easily transport you back to the time period of the play with a plot filled with fun and unexpected twists, but the story also has a big heart at its center. " -Gil Benbrook, Talkin' Broadway (click here to read the complete review)
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