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Enjoyed this production and the unique effort put in by each of the four actors. They obviously had as much enjoyment in playing their multiple roles as we did watching them. Very cleaver staging !
I can't remember when we've laughed so hard!! A great way to spend an evening.
Excellent. An excellent way to have an evening of laughter. Many scenes were from Hitchcock films. The play was filled with fast costume changes, sight gags, references to other films, and creative sets. The actors were amazing and you could see they were having a lot of fun playing their various characters. That is important; you need to be having a good time yourself in order to infect the audience with real laughter. Bravo.
The character changes were even more of a wow than the costume changes. How a simple hat transformed the character, or the flap of a cape. Flawless timing over and over again.
When a friend said we had to see this, we thougt well, OK, we'll give it a try. We were blown away. It is almost indescribable...a combination of an acting tour de force, clever sight gags and staging, and intricately coordinated physical comedy. There are so many subtle little nuances you have to be alert every second, which is not hard to do when you're being so highly entertained.
This show exceeded my expectations in every way. Would easily recommend this amazing production to friends and family. The performances were spectacular. My highest praise to the actors/actress involved.
Devoid of quite the serious and somber atmosphere of a traditional Alfred Hitchcock production, this play definitely is a unique performance. The actors, although only four of them, are very talented and are relatable to the audience. In a way, it's a play-within-a-play, because the fourth wall is constantly being broken. One must use their imagination to understand everything going on on stage, but it adds a bit of magic to the whole production. I would definitely recommend for those who enjoy comedy and a bit of "naughty" humor; there is nothing tasteless in anyway, but a bit of harmless fun. Would definitely recommend!
Combine Hitchcock suspense, Marx Brothers slapstick, pre-war Espionage, and four actors changing roles and costumes at a breakneck pace, and Bob's your uncle - you've got 39 Steps! From the early 'streetlamp' scene, you know these guys are here for your enjoyment. Even the unseen stage hands seem get in on the fun throwing props around. You'll have a great time for sure!
The 4 actors playing 150 roles in this hilarious and delightful undertaking of a very old Hitchcock thriller was just plain fun! The actors, crew and audience had a fun time. It made it more enjoyable for us that we rented the original prior to the event. That allowed us to catch all of lines and nuances of the show. Apparently, The 39 Steps movie, done in the 1930's while Hitch was still in England, was redone by Hitch and Americanized later in North by Northwest in Hollywood. This slapsticky handling is so much fun and gives you a great laugh!
The 39 Steps was absolutely hysterical!! We all laughed ourselves silly and thoroughly enjoyed the evening. Excellent production and terrific cast!
This was a delight. We decided to attend at the last minute and I didn't realize it was being played for laughs. The surprise of the humor enhanced the outing.
I can't recommend this highly enough! I would go see it again, and drag everyone I know. I laughed the hardest I have in a long time, and the stagecraft was utterly brilliant. Bravo, AZ Theatre Company!
This show was hilarious. There was never a dull moment what with four actors playing over a hundred parts. The actors were all strong and pulled this off without a hitch. The staging was ingenious using a ornate backdrop with simple props. I think Hitchcock would approve!
My sides are still hurting from laughing at the Arizona Theater Comany's deliver of The 39 Steps. The characterizations were fabulous and the parody effects very clever. There was very effective use of cut-outs and lighting for the chase parts. The complete changes of character with split-second timing was amazing.
Excellent cast; fantastically staged and performed. A winner.
Te overall experience was wonderful. The staging and coustomes were fantastic.
enjoyed 39 steps. good performers. funny and fresh characters to an plot that has been remade many times. thank you.
Very entertaining production with a first-rate cast and clever staging. As Hitchcock fans we appreciated the witty references to his greatest films (and the Bernard Hermann music). It was our first visit to the Temple of Music and Art and we were very pleasantly surprised by this charming little venue.
Don't miss this production. The four actors playing the multiple roles in this comedic version of Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps are truly gifted. I have never laughed so much during a theatrical production. The British accents, timing, delivery, and sets were impeccable. Watched the original 1935 version and this production was right on. Thank you Arizona Theatre Company.
Very entertaining, humerous and an enjoyable evening.
