Before
opening night, I decided to check out the sneak peak performance of a new play
written by one of my new friends. The
play: Point No Point.
“Point No Point” has got to be one
of the most emotionally intense and gripping plays that I have seen in a
while. Yes, the subject matter at times
can be disturbing, but after moving beyond the subject matter this was a play
that goes very deep on many levels to the point where I was captivated beyond
my imagination.
This play is about two lovers, Susan
(played by Mylene Dinh-Robic) and Scott (played by Noah Davis). As a couple, they have a very exciting
relationship, but before they want to go forward, they must come to terms with
the personal demons that they were facing in the past before getting into
marriage, or will they get into marriage?
First off the bat, the acting
between the two lead characters is some of the finest acting that I have
encountered in a new production. I
believed in the characters. I felt with
the characters. I even literally was
transferred from the seat of my theatre into the sofa of their living room,
enthralled by what goes on in one’s house and bedroom. As a result, I was literally invited into
the comfort of their own home, even their bedroom, and didn’t want to leave.
I was even drawn by the intensity
the actors portrayed in the play. It
was suspenseful and edge grabbing without the need of gory visuals and
effects. Deconstructing a relationship
can be a suspense story all in itself, wondering if it is going to end well or
bring a cliffhanger that gets me guessing.
At the same time, this play looks
effectively into how different sexes handle various issues that they face in
their past and their courage to come up front with such issues. Susan’s character was one that needed a
protector, one who will comfort and get her through the ordeal well. Scott was one who was the typical macho
character. He wanted to bottle up his
emotions, feelings and his past, showing that he can pull throughout without
any need of help but his own. Such
juxtapositions were well executed and highlighted in this production.
Do yourself a favour. Run, don’t walk, to see this show. If you can handle the subject matter and go
beyond, it is an excellent character study that is worthy to be explored. The acting and direction is excellent, and I
was literally on the edge of my seat and this wasn’t a suspense movie. Noah Davis is an excellent playwright and
should even consider having it picked up for a national release or better yet
to be on Broadway. I am really wishing
the best of success on its run and looking forward to what Noah Davis and
company is going to pull out in the years to come.
Chainsaw Theatre Web Site:
(David Tompa, Me, Carli Davis, Noah Davis and Mylene Dinh-Robic)
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