Make Me
Leslie Ayvazian has done it for a second time. Her new full length screenplay, entitled Make Me, has been brought to life on Atlantic Theater’s second stage under the direction of Christian Parker. The play follows three story lines involving 6 people who are at a turning point in their relationships. All, consciously or subconsciously, are effected by each other and drawn to grey the lines between day-to-day patterns, power, and control.
The highly talented and stage savvy cast played believably between each other and alone. Jessica Hect was lovable and relatable as the wife and mother, Connie. Her presence with the audience was vivid yet natural and her slight awkwardness was almost comforting to watch. Others including Anthony Arkin, Candy Buckley, and Richard Masur graced the stage with understanding and depth. Even still, Ellen Parker and J.R. Horne were both believable and touching as Sissy and Hank, the retired couple next door, the perhaps nosey couple, the sweet and nurturing couple and together the two shared the most precious moment of the production. The two are seated on the couch and in a moment of complete silence, all emotion is completely understood.
Make Me opened last night, Sunday May 31st and will continue it’s run at the Atlantic Stage 2 through Sunday, June 14th. The limited engagement will go by quickly and it is one you should place close to top on your must see Off-Broadway productions.
