NUMBER 21 - COMPLETED

Number 21 - See a KCAT show - Completed
July 30, 2009

I had never seen a Kansas City Actors Theatre show. It was the only professional theater company in town that I had not seen. Last night, I went with my good friend DK to see KCAT's production of David Mamet's "Glengarry Glen Ross".

Going into the show, I was already a fan of the script. The production was awesome. I loved it. The acting, directing, and technical aspects were all incredible. I loved the use of the space, especially in Act 2. They really used the depth of that stage. And the lighting - they used the tacky fluorescent office lights. Amazing affect.

Director John Rensenhouse and his cast nailed Mamet's intrincate pacing. Acting wise, the standouts for me were Victor Raider-Wexler as Shelly Levene and Brian Paulette at John Willaimson. And, bonus, Victor Raider-Wexler was the doctor on several episodes of "Seinfeld", a show of which I am a huge fan. I was giddy in my seat when I realized it was him.

The show runs through August 16 at Union Station and I highly recommend it.