After seeing FARRAGUT NORTH by Beau Willimon at the Gables Stage, it is even more difficult to imagine a clean-cut politician has ever existed. Regardless of their public promises, behind-the-scenes glimpses prove that campaign managers host the dog fights we all imagined but were afraid to acknowledge.
This off-Broadway hit now showing December 26 - January 24, 2010 (and directed by the incomparable Joseph Adler) is a Southeastern Premiere. Farragut North plays out as a fast-paced show with a tight second act.
Nick Duckart who plays press secretary Stephen Bellamy unravels right before our eyes along with the aid of Gregg Weiner’s Paul Zara. Weiner, as usual, brings stellar energy to his politically-seasoned character.
Deborah Sherman who plays a go-getter writer following the campaign trail shows us the cut-throat world of journalism – reporters are not your friends.
The set and cast worked well together and made the issues portrayed all the more hit home. We love to hate politicians and their teams, but who else is willing to fight in these dog-eat-dog death matches?
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