2 Across

“2 Across” is the latest production from Bonkers Theatrical. The play was written by Jerry Mayer and features a cast of two – Josh, played by James Wallace and Janet, played by Kathryn Rose. The action takes place on a San Francisco BART train. The two strangers share an empty car and are drawn into conversation by the fact that they are both doing the New York Times crossword puzzle and begin a lengthy debate on their different strategies on how best to complete it.

Mark Walker has again brilliantly directed this production which is very different from the type of play that we would normally see from Bonkers Theatrical. The pace builds slowly and draws the audience in, the story-line is very compelling and at the end there is a surprising and unexpected twist. The play has been very well rehearsed and the two actors, James and Kathryn both give outstanding performances with well-defined and plausible characterisations of their roles. Well done to you both!

The set was amazing and very well made and looked really authentic. The lighting and sound quality was excellent throughout the play. The sound effects were brilliant and greatly enhanced the production.

Congratulations Mark and your two exceptional actors on this faultless opening night. You all gave the audience a thoroughly enjoyable evening’s entertainment.

CAROLINE JERVIS                                                                                                                                     NODA EAST MIDLANDS DISTRICT 7 REPRESENTATIVE.   

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