Stones in his pockets new york

He even gets a laugh during the inspired curtain calls, when he and Campion take a series of bows in their various personae. Both actors are exceptional--but Hill is on a par with John Leguizamo, which is as praiseworthy as we get.

The director, Ian McElhinney, might be easily overlooked in this enterprise, but his tight and precise staging is what makes the actors' quicksilver changes of character possible without the entire play spinning out of control. Every move is choreographed to take Campion and Hill from one creation to the next. Happily, though, the play is not about the acting; it's about the characters portrayed, and the conflicts they must endure.

The themes that emerge are familiar postscripts for believing in your dreams, leavened with an abiding understanding that the attempt to make those dreams come true can break your heart.

Author Barbara and Scott Siegel. Much of the play's humor is derived from the efforts of the production crew to create the proper "Irish feel," a romanticized notion that conflicts with the reality of daily life in the town.

Additionally, the cast of two is called upon to perform all 15 characters in the play, including the American film star, her intimidating bodyguard, the Southern director, two ambitious ADs, an old Irishman and among numerous others, a local boy whose actions give meaning to the title of the play in a shocking, poignant climax.

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch? Register for a user account. Community Corner "Stones in his Pockets". Christopher Rosselli , Neighbor. Posted Thu, Feb 20, at pm ET. Directed by Ian McElhinney. Starring Sean Campion and Conleth Hill. Design by Jack Kirwan. Lighting design by James McFetridge.