REVIEW: CCM’s “Everybody”
As an extra way to keep the age-old story of Everyman fresh, all roles in “Everybody” are reassigned for each performance by lottery! While this
October 6, 2023
As an extra way to keep the age-old story of Everyman fresh, all roles in “Everybody” are reassigned for each performance by lottery! While this
Tamara Winter’s direction shines brightly throughout the show. From the physical moments between Adams and Zentmeyer right down to line delivery –Winters does a beautiful
Short Version: this cast takes on a weird, sad, and esoteric script that at times invokes an almost 1950’s “old money” aesthetic, as well as a vision of the Underworld that would make Homer proud.
The overarching theme is romantic love and familial relationships. In this rendering, there is also an emphasis on the importance of language, learning and memory.
Complementing the action on stage without distracting is an ethereal set designed by Melissa Bennett and brought to life by Scenic Artisan Samantha Reno. The set is both grand and minimal at the same time which is a feat within itself.