Smith renders a stunning visual; and oratorical portrayal of Hall’s account of the last night of Dr. Martin Luther King’s life. Using the vocal and gifted talent of actors Danielle Mone’ Truitt and Larry Bates to portray the broad and literary skills of Dr. King there is some satisfaction in knowing that something indeed happened at the Lorraine on that final evening. Perhaps due to the Producer and Director’s long history in television, film, plays, and their complexities however most can rest assure that whatever vision came to the good Reverend that night on April 3, 1968, it was enough to temper his usual vigorous nature,
The truth may actually lie between the two pillars of black and white with a narrow measure of what holds the gap that breaks up the middle. The audience shares the deep and often penetrative thoughts of King’s rivalry with life, his global mission, and an ever vastly approaching death, that he murmurs throughout his, “I Had a Dream” speech. An enchanting thought incites a beckoning challenge of knowing where this country has come from and now headed. The dynamic
After admittedly confessing to be a fallen angel sent from above, the unusual quite seductive and trying to earn her wings mystery host is determined to help King face his own imminent death in order to have all of her unacceptable behavior on Earth forgiven. Opening the floor for aggressive dialogue all eyes stared front and center intrigued at the back and forth and quick-tongued non-negotiations by King and the very beautiful Angel of death. One could argue that this intimate and quaint style is the newest wave of sustainable plays and theatre productions. The production cost to do a show run and take up residence in a theatre company such as the Matrix requires a manageable budget, allowing for a light overhead throughout the shows run.
For more information on tickets and show times for, Katori Hall’s, “The Mountaintop” directed by Roger Guenver Smith and presented by producer, Joseph Stern founder/art director for the Matrix Theatre Company 7657 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, California visit, www.matrixtheatre.com.
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