![]() The Professor wears a full doctorate regalia, the decor is simple but fully functional, while the sound effects complement the movement and action perfectly. The mechanics of this production are minimalist but top notch. ![]() This gender reversal is somewhat to be expected in this play, where as of late the pupil may be shown as a “dazed and confused” male while the teacher could be a feminazi. Michelle Monteith has a great supporting performance, while Costa Tovarnisky reminds how somewhat of the Cantatrice Chauve, while his authentic Romanian accent, which he reveals at the very end while cajoling the Professor and taking over as the dominant character, is more than symbolic considering Ionesco’s own Romanian roots. David Ferry, under the direction of Soheil Parsa makes a great role out of the increasingly dictatorial professor. ![]() I really enjoyed this particular production. ![]() I've recently had a chance to see The Lesson by Eugene Ionesco.
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