June 5-22, 2014
Theatre Ninjas and Mamai
Theatre Company
Bob Abelman
When we first
meet Alexandra, the tormented middle-aged artist
has her eyes focused on the looming, omnipresent and descending cover of clouds she envisions
overhead. She references the clouds often
throughout this play, for her mind,
like the weather, is also overcast, turbulent, and undergoing extreme
atmospheric pressure.
Derdriu Ring is one of only a handful of local actors who can play this role; none could play it better.
Derdriu Ring is one of only a handful of local actors who can play this role; none could play it better.
To see a full review of this show, read Bob Abelman's CJN article here.
Roy Berko
Mamaí’s mission is “to
create intelligent, relevant classical theatre that offers an artistic home for
Cleveland’s theatre artists, and equal opportunity for women in the
professional theatre community.”
Theater Ninja’s goal is to “reimagine how and why we tell stories, and
help us to create deep, fascinating worlds for the audience to explore.” Their production of Eric Coble’s
“Stranded on Earth,” with a master class demonstration of finite acting by
Derdriu Ring, well meets both organization’s purposes.
Mark Horning
I strongly suggest that prior to seeing Eric Coble’s
“Stranded on Earth” you become familiar with the other two parts of his
trilogy, “A Girl’s Guide to Coffee” and “The Velocity of Autumn” either through
reviews or synopsizes. This will greatly
add to your enjoyment and understanding of this one woman acting masterpiece
starring Derdriu Ring. Thoughtful,
Funny, Intense and Jarring.
To see a full review of this show, read Mark Horning's blog.Christine Howey
In this one-hander, brilliantly performed by Derdriu Ring and directed by Jeremy Paul, Alexa is a 40-something visual artist who is discussing her life in terms of before and after.
To see a full review of this show, read Christine Howey's blog Rave and Pan
Andrea Simakis
Actress Derdriu Ring is the white-hot center of a stunning production... Mamai Theatre Company and Theater Ninjas have taken on the most challenging of the three works [Eric Coble's Alexandra plays trilogy]. For me, thanks to this not-to-be-missed collaboration, it is also the most compelling."
To see a full review of this show, read Andrea Simakis' blog or visit Cleveland.com here.
