Sunday, May 14, 2017

TAMPA FRINGE | Windows


Hidden cameras seem about as popular as cat videos on Youtube. What that says about our society is unclear, but voyeurism is clearly in. Windows is something of a cautionary tale and voyeuristic delight. Katie Mack's script is interesting and a joy to follow from scene to scene; although most of the scenes involve different observations, none feel repetitive.

Mack also stars in the play, a 2-person dramedy in which she plays across from Blane Pressler. Both are excellent, and the directing by Nolan Muna is tight. Highlights include a BDSM play scene (PG-13 – nothing explicit), an emotional revelation, and the opening. The central plot involves being a recluse, which seems more and more a valid possibility in the Age of Amazon.com. Thank you, Jeff Bezos, for making this play possible.

A striking play by a strong female writing voice that I'd like to see more of.