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My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed the performance and are very glad we went. As a fan of CS Lewis I thought the Screwtape Letters was accurately capture and presented in a very compelling way. For those not familiar with the book the performance might be a bit confusing at first as it jumps right into the letter dialogs pretty quickly.
The production, acting, staging and lighting were first class. Audio, on the other hand, was unacceptable. One person in our party said they caught about half of what was said.
Excellent adaptation! Briliant staging and cast. Well worth your time.
This was a remarkable play. Essentially a one-man performance (with the skillful, mostly non-vocal help of a very agile secretary demon), it is incredible to realize that Max McLean virtually recited an entire book! At no point was it dull or boring. It throbbed with energy and satiric humor, and brought new insight into the devil's view of the human race.
What a great performance, I could not believe how quickly the time went. It was funny, and as relevant today as when it was written by CS Lewis.
The characters Uncle Screwtape and his assistance did a marvelous job. There was alot to remember in a monologue. Alot of it came directly from book, which was good. And brought a better understanding for me. The book was tedious for me at times, and seeing it on stage simplified it for me. Good play.
Great highlights of CS Lewis' work, Screwtape Letters. Delivered in an engaging matter, the story moves along at a good pace and leaves you anticipating the next exchange between Wormwood & Screwtape. It is incredible that Max is able to deliver two shows of this heavy dialog in one night. Truly enjoyed this.
The staging and lighting were outstanding. I'm sure the dialogue was right on, but neither my wife nor I could understand/hear what was being said. It was, unfortunately, a waste of money for us. Are there others who had the problem or was it just us? We had really looked forward to this.
This was a show that focused totally on the dialogue and the acting. The material is very thought provoking and made you pay attention to the nuances in the material. The acting (only one main player) was very good also.
Engaging, thought-provoking, funny, thoroughly entertaining piece of theater. The two actors filled up the stage, delivering a memorable performance.
Max McLean is incredible! Elise Girardin is captivating. The Progress Energy Center is welcoming - hostess/ticket taker at entrance to Section H (4:00 p.m. production) was personable. Everything came together for a stimulating, thought-provoking, wittty, wonderful evening! An old saying but apropos - if Screwtape is in your town, run don't walk to spend an evening with Max McLean; he did CS Lewis proud!
It was refreshing to attend a performance with a Christian themer. The play was very close to the letter and spirit of the book.
C.S. Lewis' words are as relative to today's world as it was when he wrote them during Worlld War II. With a spare set, the play allows the brilliant words to shine. Max was an amazing Screwtape, and his mastery of the script- all words entirely his character's, was impressive. I can't wait to see the next production from this team.
Don't miss this if it is in your area. Wonderfully done!
This was a true theatrical feat! Wonderful delivery and not a minute was dull... I was left wanting more and would easily go again. HIghly recommended if you like true THEATRE ARTS, and enjoy clever and ironic delivery for such an interesting topic, such as Hell and its clutches on mankind:)
The Screwtape Letters was terrific! The underlying work by CS Lewis is a classic and the acting rendition was outstanding.
A great adaption of a C.S Lewis classic. It engages you to think about the content of the "letters".
