Landscape of the Body was a thought-provoking production, full of dynamic characters who made the audience feel simultaneously uncomfortable and mesmerized.
Kate Rosenberg (VI) artfully portrayed the vulnerability and persistence of the Betty, a woman accused of killing her son. Her son, played by Noah Parnes (III), transformed throughout the play, mirroring the evolution of the production itself. As the story unfolded, the audience discovered more about Rosalie, the recently deceased sister of Betty, played by Martha Epstein (VI). The songs in the play livened up the characters and according to one audience member, “added a different perspective to the play.” Detective Holahan, played by Jefferson Randall (IV), was a stereotypical, hardheaded detective. The supporting roles, played by Cara Geser (IV) and Sarah Sugg (III) added a comical aspect to the show.Henry Ratliff (IV), playing two eccentric, unique roles, livened up the stage with his performance. The actors were supported by a talented orchestra and crew, but the simplicity of the set allowed the audience to focus on the magnitude of the diverse personalities of the characters as well as the complicated and mysterious story. The production was a success and left a lasting impression on the audience.
