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52 Pick Up Theater Simple Little Theatre, Union House, Adelaide Uni until Sun12 March '52 Pick Up' is a play with a difference. The plot is determined by random selection, due to the play's unique concept. Writers Rita Bozi and TJ Dawe constructed the play around an ordinary deck of playing cards, with each card representing an individual scene. At the start of the play, the deck is cut and the cards scattered about the stage. The outcome is decided by the order that the cards are picked up. The role of the director is restricted to perfecting each individual scene. The rest is literally picked up by the actors. Theatre Simple founders Llysa Holland and Andrew Litzky were both accomplished in their roles. They play the Guy and the Gal, total opposites of one another. Somehow they manage to fall in love. The 52 scenes depict different points in time in their relationship. The two actors worked to create a relaxed and fun atmosphere. It was apparent that they were having an enjoyable time performing. To be able to recollect the 52 scenes by suit and number of a card was an achievement in itself, although some needed more work put into them. With a play that jumps around frantically, time couldn't be wasted on set or scene changes. This aspect was clever; it meant no time spent waiting on the set and more on the action. Throughout the production music from such diverse performers as The Dirty Three and Nigel Kennedy augmented the performances. While the content of '52 Pick Up' was quite good, I enjoyed it more for its unique concept. Seeing the play solely for this reason would be money well spent.  |
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