Thursday, June 27, 2013

Quick Hit Theater Review: The Boat Factory

Dan Gordon and Michael Condron. Photo: © Carol Rosegg.
The Boat Factory
By Dan Gordon
Directed by Philip Crawford
Presented by Happenstance Theatre Company  as part of the Brits Off Broadway series
59 east 59t St., NYC

What's It All About?
It's an absorbing piece of storytelling nased in history. It's about the friendship of two Belfast shipyard workers, Davy Gordon (Dan Gordon) and Georgie Kilpatrick (Michael Condron). The story begins in 1947 when Davy takes an apprenticepship at the Harland and Wolff shipyard, which built th Titanic.

Both actors play a variety of characters as the two men develop a relationship and share memories. It's touching, humorous and great storytelling

What are the Highlights?
Just the right mix of history and theater. Nice enhancements with photo projections and some music composed by Chris Warner.

What are the Lowlights?
None. Catch it before it closes this weekend.

More info:
Performances: Thursday at 7:15 pm; Friday and Saturday at 8:15; Saturday at 2:25 pm; Sunday at 3:15 pm. Tickets are $35: www.59e59.org; 212-279-4200. More info on the series: www.britsoffbroadway.com.

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