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Powerful cast brings Death of a Salesman to life |
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| Powerful cast brings Death of a Salesman to life | ||
| By Jessica Davis
- SGN A&E Writer
An all-black cast breathes a new life into Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center's current production of Arthur Miller's classic, "Death of a Salesman." Set in the 1950's during segregation, the story centers on Willy Loman, an aging salesman struggling to support his family. Things start to unravel when business begins to drop. Loman becomes delusional, revisiting memories and people of his past. His wife Linda tries to keep the family intact, despite a feud between Willy and their son Biff, who would rather be a farmer than a salesman. However the other son, Happy, is in good standing with Willy. With their strong energy and emotions, the cast really comes together in making Arthur Miller's otherwise dry and outdated language, fresh and real. Director Jacqueline Moscou shows the audience that Miller's story is timeless and universal. William Hall Jr. gives Willy Loman a sense of depth with his range of emotions. As the mother, Judy Young, is effectively soft-spoken, packing a punch toward the end of the play. Justin Emeka and Jonte Ausler, work well together, as Biff and Happy, providing a nice contrast between them. The set, designed by Craig Wollam, gives the outline of a large house, with several levels and flexibility to change settings. The kitchen, in fact, converts into a diner. The lighting, designed by Brian Healy, includes a large backdrop that subtly changes color, helping to convey the moods of the scenes. Costume designer Cathy Ripley helps to define the era the play is set in, with the color and style of the clothes. "Death of a Salesman" runs through Nov. 6 at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, 104 17th Ave. S. Tickets are $18 for adults, $10 for seniors 65 and older and youth 16 and younger. The production is age appropriate for middle school students and up. For more information, call 206-684-4758 or visit www.seattle.gov/parks/centers/langston.htm. |
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