Don’t miss the last weekend of performances of “The Book of Liz” at the Chattanooga Theatre Centre! This “cheese-ball” comedy was written by Dave and Amy Sedaris, a brother-sister duo who are each well-known in their own rights. Leave it to them to write a sharp comedy layered with religious overtones, social undertones, and quirky characters. Leave it to the Chattanooga Theatre Centre to perform the piece with all flair and subtlety the Sedaris writers intended.
I had to see what the buzz was about and attended the performance this past Saturday. The actors and actresses that donned the stage on Saturday were on cue, hilarious, and personable. The circle theatre set-up makes for a kind of community of its own, adding to the social dynamics of the play. We laughed together, we danced between sets in our seats together, and we anticipated the plot twists to come across the room from one another.
I left the show thinking over the play as an enjoyable experience, but I also pondered some issues that were never explicitly stated. It was well-crafted and opened up room for thought and discussion even after the curtain fell.
For a complete synopsis of “The Book of Liz” visit here.
Be sure to check out one of the Chattanooga Theatre Center’s talented performers in the August issue of CityScope, coming soon!
