Through February 28, 2015
1835 Merriman Rd., Akron, 330-962-5547, nonetoofragile.com
Bob Abelman
Unlike the
playwright’s “The Pillowman” (recently performed to
perfection at convergence-continuum), where the gruesome drama sets up
disturbing avenues for dark comedy, the hilarious “Lonesome West” leads with the comedy and
allows the dramatic moments to find their own way to the surface. And by comedy we're talking vintage Warner Bros. cartoon humor, where the
perpetually feuding Coleman (Sean Derry) and Valene (Andrew Narten) are live-action
equivalents of Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck with a brogue.
To see a full review of this show, read Bob Abelman's CJN article here: http://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/features/leisure/arts/none-too-fragile-stages-deliciously-dark-the-lonesome-west/article_d2e7f72a-b55f-11e4-87a2-871be2aacd40.html
Kerry Clawson
Sparks fly in more ways than one in the savagely funny "The Lonesome West," now onstage at None Too Fragile in Akron’s Merriman Valley. Martin McDonagh’s black comedy is one of absurd extremes as brothers Coleman and Valene constantly bicker over everything from plastic religious figures to who gets to touch a magazine, eat crisps (chips) or drink poteen (a distilled Irish drink).
To see a full review of this show, read Kerry Clawson's review here.
Christine Howey
They craft a pair of relationships that are dramatically different in their details but share a common thread of desperation — one quiet and tender, the other foul-mouthed and violent.
To see a full review of this show, read Christine Howey's review at Cleveland Scene
Andrea Simakis
The None Too Fragile production of "The Lonesome
West" is some of the best theater you'll see this season. But be warned:
Potato chips, household appliances and organized religion are harmed in the
making of this play
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To see a full review of this show, read Andrea Simakis' blog or visit Cleveland.com here.
