From Chicago Sun-Times · · 1m 40s
Kowalski at Lookingglass Theatre Review
A play imagining Tennessee Williams and Marlon Brando's 1947 meeting could go deeper than fanfiction.
In brief
A play imagining Tennessee Williams and Marlon Brando's 1947 meeting could go deeper than fanfiction. The play 'Kowalski' depicts Williams and Brando's 1947 meeting but lacks the poetic and raw depth of their real works. Originally reported by Chicago Sun-Times.
Kowalski Play Review
Chicago Sun-Times reviews Gregg Ostrin's play 'Kowalski' at Lookingglass Theatre.
1947 Meeting
The play imagines Tennessee Williams and Marlon Brando's 1947 meeting in Provincetown, Massachusetts.
Brando's Story
Brando was 23 in 1947 and Williams was 36, both working on their famous plays.
Brando's Actions
Brando pocketed money for travel but hitchhiked with a girlfriend and arrived three days late.
Brando's Impact
Brando fixed plumbing and electricity for Williams' bungalow before auditioning for Stanley Kowalski.
Play Characters
Johnny Galecki plays Williams, Jacob Moskovitz plays Brando as Stanley Kowalski.
Play Concept
The play shows Williams' cultured personality clashing with Brando's unpretentious acting style.
Audience Knowledge
The play requires audience familiarity with 'A Streetcar Named Desire' for humor and context.
Play Strengths
The play has strong performances from Galecki and Moskovitz but lacks poetic depth.
Play Weaknesses
The play fails to capture Williams' and Brando's real artistic impact and raw humanity.
Play Context
The play was initially staged off-Broadway with different leads before Lookingglass Theatre.
Play Critique
The play is a fanfiction of Williams and Brando but misses the depth of their real works.
Play Conclusion
The play offers historical insight but falls short of the artistic greatness it references.
Call for Real Work
The reviewer urges more authentic portrayals of Williams and Brando's artistry rather than fanfiction.
The one thing
The play 'Kowalski' depicts Williams and Brando's 1947 meeting but lacks the poetic and raw depth of their real works.
