What Do You Say to a Shadow?
By Michael Allen Zell
*NU* is proud to present its first original work, What Do You Say To A Shadow?, an original one act by local author Michael Allen Zell. When a seemingly normal old lady walks into a bookstore, the bookkeeper dismisses her as just a regular old book sniffer. But as she tells her story, he finds that there’s a little more to this little old lady then meets the eye.
Starring Mary Pauley and Richard Mayer.
Directed by Angela Strohm.
September 13 - 29th, 2013
The Shadowbox Theatre
$10
Starring Mary Pauley and Richard Mayer.
Directed by Angela Strohm.
September 13 - 29th, 2013
The Shadowbox Theatre
$10
Reviews
“Delightfully atmospheric “What Do You Say To a Shadow" . .marks the emergence of an exciting new voice in theatre.”
Michael Allen Zell writes with rich imagery and a flair for cleverly poetic speech.”
"In one of the most remarkable performances of the year, Mary Pauleygrips the audience tightly in her hand as the old woman spinning her stories. She handles Zell’s language with a natural appeal. . . Pauley charms the audience as surely as she does the bookseller. She is pushy and vulnerable, calculating and sweet.”
“ . . .with a wonderfully understated performance, Richard Mayer’s talent shines, particularly because he creates such a complete character without having a lot of lines to help him along.”
"Director Angela Jo Strohm gives the actors room to weave their magic within the confines of the simple bookstore set, creating enough action as Pauley’s character roams about but never drawing the attention away from the language.”
"*NU* Theatre deserves special accolades for bringing Zell to audience’s attention. I eagerly await future work from this bright new voice for the stage.”
-Theodore Mahne, The Times-Picyune
Read the full review here.
Michael Allen Zell writes with rich imagery and a flair for cleverly poetic speech.”
"In one of the most remarkable performances of the year, Mary Pauleygrips the audience tightly in her hand as the old woman spinning her stories. She handles Zell’s language with a natural appeal. . . Pauley charms the audience as surely as she does the bookseller. She is pushy and vulnerable, calculating and sweet.”
“ . . .with a wonderfully understated performance, Richard Mayer’s talent shines, particularly because he creates such a complete character without having a lot of lines to help him along.”
"Director Angela Jo Strohm gives the actors room to weave their magic within the confines of the simple bookstore set, creating enough action as Pauley’s character roams about but never drawing the attention away from the language.”
"*NU* Theatre deserves special accolades for bringing Zell to audience’s attention. I eagerly await future work from this bright new voice for the stage.”
-Theodore Mahne, The Times-Picyune
Read the full review here.
Cast
Mary Pauley Richard Mayer
is The Shadow is The Bookseller
is The Shadow is The Bookseller
Crew
Angela Strohm - Director Justin Guidroz - Producer
Michael Allen Zell - Playwright
Michael Allen Zell - Playwright
