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From Romania to France via America Novels ¥ La TraversŽe du Styx (Crossing the Styx) |
WAITING
FOR GODEX (formerly GODEX
HAS COME) Tragicomedy in
Two Acts ISBN: 978-1460948125,
CreateSpace See cover on
CreateSpace or Amazon: https://www.createspace.com/3570075 A philosopher down on his luck and his female
companion are waiting for Godex. Unlike a certain Godot, Godex does show up
and gets himself into trouble for not dishing out Òone hundred percent
salvation.Ó After celebrating the end of their wait, the tramps dread the
existential vacuum once more. FULL REVIEWS: Los Angeles
Weekly GODEX HAS
COME Some Beckett
votaries may find Corneliu MitracheÕs humorous attempt to resolve Waiting
for GodotÕs
existential dilemma intellectually unpalatable and artistically vile, but it is thought-provoking—and funny as
hell. Taking up where Godot left off, two tramps, Klapp and Krapp (quality performances by
Mark Forest and George Sheldon), like Vladimir and Estragon are trapped in an
endless quandary of having to wait for a meeting—not wit Godot, but
Godex. Their dreadful vigil takes place upon director Will AaronÕs simple but
effective set consisting of a sink, trash bags, old traffic signs and
moth-eaten sofa. Like their predecessors, they indulge
in all manner of foolishness, useless prattle and futile attempts at
self-affirmation. Yet these tramps are far more animated than BeckettÕs, and
a lot funnier. True, Mitrache has used some of BeckettÕs routines and
dialogue, but he has given his characters and this play a healthy originality
while not deviating far thematically from his model. Godex (Beverly Sands)
does arrive, dressed in a red pants suit, toting briefcase and promising
salvation for the two vagabonds—but at a price. Aaron and producers
James Carey and Denise Ragan have put together a show that this Beckett
devotee enjoyed. Attic Theatre, 6562½ Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood,
Fri-Sat, 8 pm, then, in March: Thurs-Sat., 8 pm; thru March 20. (213)
462-9720 (Lovell Estell III) Los Angeles
Times http://articles.latimes.com/1993-03-05/entertainment/ca-131_1_edith-stein Click here
for ÒWhy a Sequel?Ó (essay) and a sample scene. FLUSH GAME OR THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO HENRY MILLER (Cosmic Farce in One Act) ISBN: 978-1460959862,
CreateSpace See cover on CreateSpace or Amazon: https://www.createspace.com/3572336 From atop a celestial toilet, Number 1 and Number 2
flush souls into flesh. To pass the time from one flush to the next, they
decide to entertain themselves at the expense of two humans. A special treat for Henry Miller fans! Click here
for a sample scene. |