Just in time for Valentine's Day, this group of fourteen troubadors bring us "Lovesick, or Things That Don't Happen," a Project Y Theatre Company presentation at 59E59 Theaters through February 25th.
The series of vignettes are vaguely linked by recurringly named- characters. Oh, yes, and by a sort of hipster cynicism about love. Although, that cynicism may be masking a warped romaticism.
The "Things That Don't Happpen" are charmingly funny, as for instance, the former banker now crack whore. "I prefer narcotic prostitute," Jessica (Teresa Stephenson) tells Brian (Andrew William Smith).
The charm is in the performances given by the young cast. The funny is in the off-handedly easy going stories and songs from the creative team of Lia Romeo (plays), Michole Biancosino (concept and direction) and Tony Biancosino (songs). Each playlet is punctuated by an upbeat musical number.
In one skit, Max (Joe Varca) tells Wendy (Elizabeth Elkins) a whooping sad tale in order to win her back. Then, after an on-stage costume change, they sing "Oh oh oh, I'm changing/.../ Yeah, I'm changing for you. It's almost subtle, and very entertaining.
Each of the seven witty little pieces in "Lovesick..." take a slightly askew look at love and its iterations.
Improbability meets passion. These folks wouldn't be suggesting that love could make anything come true, would they?
Michael Nathanson plays host as the MC for the evening, engaging the audience in silly exchanges. The actors double as the house band so that the evening has a free-flowing welcome to my club feel.
To learn more about "Lovesick..." go to www.59e59.org.
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