The Firebugs
The Biedermann home is at the center of a multilevel set; designer Julia Noulin-Merat uses bright red platforms
to mark the stage's periphery, with a ladder up to a second level to indicate the attic. There are no curtains to
speak of, nor any attempt to disguise the workings of the theater; even the artist responsible for the sound cues is
in plain view. It's a fitting look for a production dedicated to exposing human limitations and shining a light on
self-delusion.
TheaterZone's 'Firebugs' crackles with political relevance
By Gina Perille, Globe Correspondent | December 17, 2005
The Biedermann home is at the center of a multilevel set; designer Julia Noulin-Merat uses bright red platforms
to mark the stage's periphery, with a ladder up to a second level to indicate the attic. There are no curtains to
speak of, nor any attempt to disguise the workings of the theater; even the artist responsible for the sound cues is
in plain view. It's a fitting look for a production dedicated to exposing human limitations and shining a light on
self-delusion.
TheaterZone's 'Firebugs' crackles with political relevance
By Gina Perille, Globe Correspondent | December 17, 2005
The Firebugs
The set of red painted levels was created by Julia Noulin-Merat in her 9th show for TheatreZone. She's
completing her MFA in Scenic Design at BU. The floor has a painted abstract rug and the all-important
attic to the rear is framed with ladders.
Reviewed by Will Stackman
http://profwill.spymac.com/2005Reviews/FireBugz.html
The set of red painted levels was created by Julia Noulin-Merat in her 9th show for TheatreZone. She's
completing her MFA in Scenic Design at BU. The floor has a painted abstract rug and the all-important
attic to the rear is framed with ladders.
Reviewed by Will Stackman
http://profwill.spymac.com/2005Reviews/FireBugz.html
"Eralset" or "Scrabble in Babel"
In Michael Grady's neatly constructed saga, Michael McKeogh and Stephen Libby played "Skipper" and "Gabe", fetched
up on an island with one inflatable palm-tree, with ten-second snippets of the "Gilligan's Isle" theme and blackouts
denoting the passage of time. Their one pastime was a Scrabble set --- but no dictionary, and so in a gradual evolution of
first accepting erzatz words, then using such words, they progressed to the point where they shouted to a helicopter asking
if they wanted rescue "Go-an, Go-an!" --- now their word for "Come Here!" Julia Noulin-Merat directed for Chelsea's
TheatreZone.
http://www.theatermirror.com/LStbtm7t.htm
In Michael Grady's neatly constructed saga, Michael McKeogh and Stephen Libby played "Skipper" and "Gabe", fetched
up on an island with one inflatable palm-tree, with ten-second snippets of the "Gilligan's Isle" theme and blackouts
denoting the passage of time. Their one pastime was a Scrabble set --- but no dictionary, and so in a gradual evolution of
first accepting erzatz words, then using such words, they progressed to the point where they shouted to a helicopter asking
if they wanted rescue "Go-an, Go-an!" --- now their word for "Come Here!" Julia Noulin-Merat directed for Chelsea's
TheatreZone.
http://www.theatermirror.com/LStbtm7t.htm
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always closed, and there's always some clutter on the painted plank floor. C.Scott Ananian's lighting isolates the acting areas
freeway, coyotes at night , etc. would be a nice touch. Susan Paino's costumes, especially Weston's tattered rags and Ella's
nicely, while Fay Gerbes' sound effects and occasional music are well executed. More of a soundscape--cars on the distant
freeway, coyotes at night , etc. would be a nice touch. Susan Paino's costumes, especially Weston's tattered rags and Ella's
stage as anyone in town.
pathetic finery, set the era and the scene. As the company accumulates more stock units, they should be able to set as fine a
stage as anyone in town.
Reviewed by Will Stackman
http://profwill.spymac.com/2004Reviews/CurseSC.html
freeway, coyotes at night , etc. would be a nice touch. Susan Paino's costumes, especially Weston's tattered rags and Ella's
nicely, while Fay Gerbes' sound effects and occasional music are well executed. More of a soundscape--cars on the distant
freeway, coyotes at night , etc. would be a nice touch. Susan Paino's costumes, especially Weston's tattered rags and Ella's
stage as anyone in town.
pathetic finery, set the era and the scene. As the company accumulates more stock units, they should be able to set as fine a
stage as anyone in town.
Reviewed by Will Stackman
http://profwill.spymac.com/2004Reviews/CurseSC.html
FIRST BLUSH
Julia Noulin-Merat's simple set, consisting of two easy chairs, a small table, and a small elevated counter with barstools
was very creatively and impressively adapted for the play's several important scene changes by the striking use of large
rear sliding panels.
Review by Norm Gross
http://www.pmpnetwork.com/ReviewsData/theatre-recent5.htm
Julia Noulin-Merat's simple set, consisting of two easy chairs, a small table, and a small elevated counter with barstools
was very creatively and impressively adapted for the play's several important scene changes by the striking use of large
rear sliding panels.
Review by Norm Gross
http://www.pmpnetwork.com/ReviewsData/theatre-recent5.htm
FIRST BLUSH
Downstage center is occupied by a coffee table as per usual.
Downstage center is occupied by a coffee table as per usual.
From: "will stackman" profwlll@yahoo.com
Subject: Quicktake - "First Blush" by Amy Adler
http://www.theatermirror.com/quick.htm
Downstage center is occupied by a coffee table as per usual.
Downstage center is occupied by a coffee table as per usual.
From: "will stackman" profwlll@yahoo.com
Subject: Quicktake - "First Blush" by Amy Adler
http://www.theatermirror.com/quick.htm
From: "will stackman"
Subject: Quicktake - "Memory House" by Kathleen Tolan
Date: Fri, April 20, 11:16 PM
Quicktake on MEMORY HOUSE
Julia Noulin-Merat's realistic set contributes a great deal to the believability of the show.
Subject: Quicktake - "Memory House" by Kathleen Tolan
Date: Fri, April 20, 11:16 PM
Quicktake on MEMORY HOUSE
Julia Noulin-Merat's realistic set contributes a great deal to the believability of the show.
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