Emerald Coast Theatre Consultant

Born Yesterday directed by Gina Wilkinson is an absolute smash hit with Deborah Hay (Billie Dawn) and Thom Marriot (Harry Brock) in the leads.   It is, for anyone interested in directing, an absolutely perfect example of how a director can focus audience moment by monent.    I was just floored by Wilkinson’s talent.   A real joy to behold.   Clean and clear directing.  (We are coming back in September to see the late opening plays.   We will be sure to see this one again!)

One moment was particulary telling:   Brock hits Ed Devery (Patrick Galligan) the less than ethical lawyer, and the stage freezes.    Galligan hardly moves but you can see he is seeing himself hit the bottom by doing nothing.    Exceptional directing that focuses the entire audience on the inner thoughts and conditions of  man hitting the bottom. 

I really don’t care if you have seen this old play a dozen times, this one is like brand new.   A perfect example of how to do a play with a crystal clear vision.    Ms. Wilkinson and The Shaw are to be congratulated.