Praise for Come From Away

I attended a performance of Come From Away presented by Red Tree Theatre.

It tells the story of what happened when US air space was closed to planes after the September 11 attacks and some of the planes were diverted to Newfoundland, Canada.

It tells the story of the friendships which developed and the humanity that was practised by these people.

I saw this play in Newcastle a couple of years ago put on by professional actors.

It was brilliant.

So too was this production – an amateur production that was absolutely fantastic.

Maybe the size of the theatre made a difference because there was a more intimate feel as if I was a part of the township.

The show was directed by Daniel Craig; no not Mr Bond, but he definitely had a license to thrill.

There were 12 in the cast and they all played multiple roles with distinction.

I am not going to name an individual as the star because the whole ensemble was the star.

They sang, danced, moved the props (a lot of chair changes) and the various characters they played were always well-defined.

Mention must also be made of the nine people who made up the band.

The variety of instruments used was magnificently incorporated into the story; the band was often a part of the township.

By the time you read this, it will be too late to go and see.

However I recommend that you keep an eye out for shows that will be on at Red Tree Theatre in the future.

If they are as wonderful as this one was, you’ll be in for a real treat.

Oh and it’s a lot cheaper than most professional productions.

Email, Mar 23
Gary Balzola, Halekulani