Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized Know Theatres The Twentieth Century Way with a 4 Star rating.
Long Beach, California ,1914. A scourge of homosexuality plagues the city.The Long Beach Police hire two actors to entrap gay men in the crime of “social vagrancy.” In an empty theatre, two actors meet while awaiting an audition. As tension between them mounts, they find themselves playing the story of a near forgotten piece of American history — a story from a time when people were prosecuted for daring to be themselves. But the truth of who these actors really are is slowly exposed as the story unzips.
Panelists called the play “œa gem of a production“ with a “œfascinating, multilayered“ script: “œThe Know Theater has another hit with The Twentieth Century Way.“ Director Kimberly Fait Hickman was praised for “œher fast-paced direction, for the balance between pathos and humor, and for making sure that the playwright’s thought-provoking points were emphasized.“ Both lead actors in this two person play, Michael McKeough and Jens Rasmussen, were also commended: “œA dazzling display of acting for both“¦McKeogh’s performance was clever, energetic, and at times created a level of empathy I haven’t felt in years at the theatre.“
The Twentieth Century Way continues through May 3rd. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.knowtheatre.com.
League of Cincinnati Theatre panelists evaluate productions on a 5 star scale and recommend shows at either a 4 star or 5 star level. Nominations for LCT awards will be determined and announced at the end of the season and winners awarded at the annual LCT gala in the spring.
