By Will Eno
Directed by Judy Hegarty Lovett
Signature Theatre
What's it About?
Well... in a Becket sort of way, it's about nothing and everything. A traveler, known only as Man(Conor Lovett), arrives with his baggage (literally and figuratively) from a far off land to chat with the audience about life.
"I'm not from here ... and probably never will be."
In the course of the dialogue, Man touches on the things we all have in common: hopes, dreams, love, loss, happiness, wanting to be home -- all the things that make up life.
What are the Highlights?
Eno's prose is touching, humorous, lyrical and engaging storytelling. Lovett's performance is commanding and understated. Man is very likable and the Irish lilt in Lovett's voice lends to the melodic sound of the piece which is produced at Signature in association with Gare St. Lazare Players Ireland.
What are the Lowlights?
If you're not a fan of Becket, you probably won't enjoy this. If you are, or if you're just a fan of Eno's work like Pulitzer-Prize-finalist Thom Pain (based on nothing), the wonderful Realistic Jonses which just had a run at Yale Rep; or Horton Foote Promising New American Play winner Middletown, you will enjoy Title and Deed.
What Else Do I Need to Know:
Title and Deed runs through June 17 at Signature Theatre, 480 W 42nd St., NYC. Tickets are $25. Call 212-244-7529 or visit http://www.signaturetheatre.org/.
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