Cosi
This popular Aussie comedy has attracted a cult following since the release of the movie in the mid ‘90s.
Stuart Lumsden’s directing debut is a bright start to the Gold Coast Community Theatre Season.
The strong characterisations portrayed had the audience wondering if the actors were type cast.
The inmates at the asylum: John Arthars – Roy, Kate McNair – Cherry, Noel Thompson – Doug, Del Halpin – Ruth, Carmen Trevino – Julie, Barry Gibson - Henry and Sasha Cuha – Zac all made the most of their roles with their “behaviours” finely honed!
The hapless director Lewis, played by Jack Harbour, was wonderfully “out of control”, as was the Social Worker, Trevor Love. The moratorium organising Nick and Lucy were played by Jordan Schiele and Carmen Trevino.
The sound design made good use of both Mozart and 70’s era music to subtly add to the mood of the play and the great lighting created the atmosphere.
Michael Sutton’s set design of the fire-damaged theatre was an excellent basis for a fun filled evening.
I only want to say that I felt that the “f” word could have been used less often with similar effect...
Roger McKenzie
Photographer: Shane Caddaye.
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