Reader Reviews
The American Pilot (The Other Place, Stratford-Upon-Avon)
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 | Four stars for the acting, 1 star for the play. An excellent cast - when is the RSC going to start serving its actors with worthwhile contemporary writing? I think they should probably screen individual plays before putting them on, instead of just handing out commissions and putting on whatever writers come up with. Something needs to be changed in the way they select plays. - 81.76.36.28) | 02 Jul 05 |
| I fully endorse the previous user reveiew about the music, the direction and acting (though I think Solstice was harshly judged). The moment when the pilot sings along to Snoop Doggy God and the farmer responds with a lament of great power is a touching moment. I have some reservations about the play itself, but agree with the view "more like this please"! - 62.252.0.10) | 13 May 05 |
| Phew! After the dismal Solstice (also playing at TOP) this really hits the mark. Thought-proking and memorable dialogue and some well handled-set pieces. Brillant, intelligent direction and excellent performances throughout. There is sugar to sweeten a bitter pill through the sympathetic portrayal of complex characters in difficult situations and the best intergration of music into the drama that I have seen in a long time. It was interesting to watch the reaction of some Americans in the audience. Hope it finds an audience to encourage the RSC to produce more work like this. - 80.168.23.114) | 11 May 05 |
