Martyna Majok’s work challenges typical perceptions of what it’s like to live with a disability as well as the disabled’s relationship with their caregiver. In “Cost of Living,” running through Mar…
Carla Gallardo , left, helps dress Matty Placencia in Martyna Majok’s poignant “Cost of Living,” giving insight into the relationship between caregivers and those they assist. The Pulitzer Prize-winning play continues at Oakland Theater Project’s intimate theater through March 30.When you leave Oakland Theater Project’s intimate theater after the final curtain call, you won’t necessarily leave the company’s superb production of “Cost of Living” behind.
Emilie Whelan sensitively directs the complicated 1-hour and 40-minute piece , full of liberal doses of humor, vulnerability and, at times, deep sadness. Duque-Estrada and Bruno provide much of the humor as the separated spouses spar with one another. They also create beautiful scenes of incredibly touching intimacy.
Michelle Ianiro, Jordan Smith and Anita Colotto provided beautiful harmonies that added another level to Roldan’s lovely vocals. Music director/pianist Brett Strader’s fabulous arrangements were made even better with Ken Bergmann on drums and Patrick Tingling on bass.A phenomenal production of Patrick Barlow’s “The 39 Steps” is currently running at SF Playhouse.
Adding to the fun is puppet consultant Fred C. Riley III, who created the long-distance chases with shadow puppets and the help of lighting designer Derek Durante. Dr. Candy Campbell portrays the visionary health care worker in a thought-provoking, fun and poignant exploration of our current state of health.
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