4000 MILES
DOBAMA
December 7, 2012 -January 6, 2013
Bob Abelman
There is little that is overtly theatrical or philosophical
about “4000
Miles.” In fact, little happens from
start to finish, which is its charm. But
there is an astute attention to detail and a great sensitivity in the handling
of the material in this production, which is one of its gifts. The other is octogenarian
actress Dorothy Silver.
To see a full review of this show, read Bob Abelman's News-Herald review here.
Roy Berko
4000 MILES is a “nice” play, which gets a “nice” production at Dobama. It will not shock, it will not compel, but it will hold your attention and may take you back to examine your relationship with your grandmother and/or grandchild and share a peek at both youthful and aging angst.
To see a full review of this show, read Roy Berko's blog here.
Fran Heller
This 2011 OBIE award winning play for Best New Play is a quietly moving slice-of-life drama about youth and old age, mortality and loss and the daily assaults and indignities of aging.
Joel Hammer's astute direction, coupled with illuminating performances by Cleveland's grand dame of theater, Dorothy Silver, as the elderly Vera, and an equally mesmerizing performance by newcomer Matt O'Shea as prodigal grandson, Leo, makes the 110 minute play, presented without intermission, whiz by.
To see a full review of this show, read Fran Heller's review at the Cleveland Jewish News
Christine Howey
No review yet.
To see a full review of this show, read Christine Howey's blog Rave and Pan
To see a full review of this show, read Christine Howey's review at Cleveland Scene
Marjorie Preston
Dobama Theatre’s current production, “4000 Miles,” by Amy Herzog, is a quiet play with a lot of tell and not quite enough show, luckily populated by a skilled cast including standout Dorothy Silver. “4000 Miles” is saved by its openness, and finding the funny in the everyday.
To see a full review of this show, read Marjorie Preston's blog here.
Andrea Simakis
When last Dorothy Silver headlined a drama, it was Eric Coble's "The Velocity of Autumn" at the Beck Center for the Arts, and Silver so outshone her co-star that it was almost like watching a one-woman show. Not here. With O'Shea, she has found an agile partner, and the results are mesmerizing. They sell their crazy quilt of a relationship from the starting gun, never letting a stitch show.
When last Dorothy Silver headlined a drama, it was Eric Coble's "The Velocity of Autumn" at the Beck Center for the Arts, and Silver so outshone her co-star that it was almost like watching a one-woman show. Not here. With O'Shea, she has found an agile partner, and the results are mesmerizing. They sell their crazy quilt of a relationship from the starting gun, never letting a stitch show.
To see a full review of this show, go to: http://www.cleveland.com/onstage/index.ssf/2012/12/in_4000_miles_at_dobama_theatr.html
