"Summer 1976" by David Auburn is the story of two women who met one summer the impact of which remained a visceral part of their lives. Designed as a double memoir where the two actors take turns telling the story of the summer, often recounting the same moment from their own perspective. It's clever, it's poignant, it's absolutely funny!--and in the hands of these two consummate talents, it's a damn fine ride! Holly Twyford takes on Alice, the free spirited, pot smoking college professor's wife. New in town, and just making friends. Kate Eastwood Norris is the particular art teacher, Diane, who survives on family money. It isn't long before contradictions in both women's lives begin to pop up and eventually drive the narrative forward entwining and interweaving two separate lives into something that is stronger...and then not.
The set is simple and functional. Perfect for a play where the words really do tell the story. What appear at first to be a series of random sized wooden panels become mini-screens upon with are projected shapes, lines and colors that slowly transforms along with the friendship of the two women. It's often subtle, until you see how much is different--like the relationship. Absolutely an amazing collaboration between Set Designer Lee Savage and Sound Designer Jesse Belsky.
In all ways, "Summer 1976" is a triumph.
Kate Eastwood Norris (Diane) and Holly Twyford (Alice)
The set is simple and functional. Perfect for a play where the words really do tell the story. What appear at first to be a series of random sized wooden panels become mini-screens upon with are projected shapes, lines and colors that slowly transforms along with the friendship of the two women. It's often subtle, until you see how much is different--like the relationship. Absolutely an amazing collaboration between Set Designer Lee Savage and Sound Designer Jesse Belsky. 
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