Angel Milk

Angel Milk ***1/2
Overall, clever concept but flow was jerky. Sometimes it felt more like a collection of strong scenes that was in search of a strong spine. Direction was good – nice use of stage, visually appealing blocking, etc. Some scene transitions were awkward – but this was also a result of the writing. That said, as a Director, Lucas should have asked/worked with Hannah to clean these up. But Lucas did justice to the play’s “play within a play” or “script within a script” concept culminating in what was certainly the best curtain call of the Fringe Festival. Performances were strong – particularly Matt, Lydia, and Llyandra. In fact, very impressed with Matt – excellent quirkiness and physicality and good delivery – although, projection could be improved. Good supporting work from Yasmin, Lucas, Leslie, Lucas, and Justine. Good set (Adrianna) and costume design (why was Hannah doing costume design?) as well. Although, I’m still somewhat confused about the Carrie character and the section where she and Matt’s character were running around the stage. Most important, Hannah’s script had some really great comic writing and Lucas and his performers managed to deliver it in spades.