Photos by David Colclasure
Credits
Tryst
By Karoline Leach
Black Dahlia Theatre
Starring: Gabriel Olds and Deborah Puette
Set: Craig Siebels; Costumes: Audrey Fisher; Lights: Mike Durst; Sound: Joel Spence
Reviews
LA Times:
“Recommended: A period suspense drama laced with modern psychological twists, “Tryst” charts its sinister, atmospheric arc…with an economical elegance that even the most discriminating genre fans will relish… these sharp performers energetically sell the piece in Robin Larsen’s crisply paced staging… the illusion is just about perfect.”
Variety:
“Karoline Leach’s period drama gets a first-rate production in its West Coast premiere at the Black Dahlia Theater. The two actors are each excellent, delivering emotional and detailed work. Robin Larsen’s direction keeps the dramatic focus sharp, and uses the stage space effectively.”
LA Weekly:
“Recommended! Director Robin Larsen has put together a tight and accomplished production.”
Backstage:
“Critic’s Pick! Every aspect of Karoline Leach’s sterling play is superb. Providing a life-changing experience that comes close to stopping the heartbeat are the mind-shattering insight, the writing, Robin Larsen’s breathtaking direction and Gabriel Olds’ performance as George Love, supreme con artist, and Deborah Puette’s as Adelaide, his willing mark… this sweet production is hugely amusing, emotionally stirring, and infinitely memorable.”
Honors
Direction, Robin Larsen
Set Design, Craig Siebels
2007 Ovation Award Nominations:
Best Production
Best Director, Robin Larsen
Best Set Design, Craig Siebels
Lead Actress in a Play, Deborah Puette
2007 Ovation Award:
Costume Design, Audrey Fisher
Best Two Person Play
Lead Male Performance, Gabriel Olds
Lead Female Performance, Deborah Puette
2007 LA Drama Critics Circle Award:
Lead Performance, Gabriel Olds
Ticketholder Awards, Top 10 Plays of the Year 2007
Los Angeles Times ‘Recommended’
Backstage Critic’s Pick