LA WEEKLY NEW REVIEW TAPE
Photo courtesy of Mad World ProductionsThe first of these one-acts is written by Jason D. Martin and explores the angst-ridden, perplexing world of teens. Did he or didn't he? The answer is far from clear in Stephen Belber's "Tape," a Pinter-esque tale of guilt and retribution. Tossed from his home by an irate girlfriend, low-level drug dealer Vince (Nicolas Read), takes up residency in a Motel 6, where he hooks up with his longtime buddy Jon (Will Shivers). The bon homie atmosphere gradually gives way to simmering hostilities, as Vince accuses Jon of raping his old girlfriend. A taped confession to the crime stirs the pot even more, but the real punch comes when Amy (Whitney Ayers), the girl who was allegedly raped, shows up and immediately starts to mind-fuck the duo. The final scene is darkly hilarious. Belber provides a script loaded with psychological subtlety, and director Arqueros commands some really good performances. The Renegade Theatre, 1514 N. Gardner St., Hlywd.; Fri.-Sat.7 p.m.; through August 7. (323) 769-5566. (Lovell Estell III)
EXTENDED!!! At NOHO STAGES
4934 Lankersim
N Hollywood, CA 91601
Location:
THE RENEGADE THEATR
1514 N Gardner
hollywood, CA 90046
