Greg Smith as Fleeta Mae Bryte.
Last Sunday afternoon I finally made it over to The Drama Workshop’s new home, The Glenmore Playhouse. I was never inside when it was a bowling alley, but I’ve been eager to see the inside of the space.
The front doors open into a bright and spacious lobby that is very inviting. The performance space, for this production configured with seating on three sides, is intimate without feeling cramped. Congratulations on what TDW has accomplished so far and I look forward to seeing the progress continue.
As for Miss Fleeta Mae Bryte, she is quite the character, as my Mom would say, both in manner and dress. She invites the audience into her home and into her life, sharing equal amounts of Texan wisdom, her family history and the neighborhood gossip of Precious Heart, Texas. And you haven’t lived til you seen the lady all gussied up.
Greg Smith brings a polished character to the stage. His performance has some nice emotional undertones. Strong-minded and strong-willed, you can still catch moments of regret and loneliness as they flicker across Fleeta Mae’s face. Also, the inner child in me really enjoyed that Fleet Mae is a tongue-thinker. 🙂
Overall a funny and entertaining one-person show and a great way to support the continued transformation of a new theater on the west side.
Three performances of PRECIOUS HEART remain. Tonight and Saturday at 8pm and Sunday at 2pm. Proceeds from this limited-engagement production will help fund construction of a handicap access ramp for The Glenmore Playhouse.
Behind the Curtain Cincinnati 