A
Day Out of Time
 By
Susan Armine, LA Reader |
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The day is in the month
of October, 1906. The place is Ellis Island . Ten immigrants are waiting
— bag, baggage, and idealism — to be admitted into the United States. Most
of them make it, but in the process, families are broken up, names are
changed, and personal and ethnic pride are severely challenged. Alan Foster
Friedman’s dialogue is colorful and from the heart. His characters (including
the American officials) could have easily been fitted into simple, stereotypic
slots, but most of this capable company doesn’t allow that to happen. Moreover,
Michael David Wadler’s direction illuminates the plight of each aspiring
American, carefully and uniquely. In the process, some high drama transpires,
and many still-pertinent issues are addressed. Todd Nielsen’s turn-of-the-century
oak set is a fine piece of work.
A
Day Out of Time at
the Colony Theatre
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