The
very much in love couple, Kate (Kristen McCullough) and Bobby Westmoreland
(David Cowgill) have just celebrated their anniversary. Life is
serene and wonderful; their son Dayne (Luke McClure) is the high school
football hero where Bobby coaches. Their daughter Gracie (Evie
Louise Thompson) is a normal young teenager with desires to become a
famous actress, and throws dramatic tantrums like most girls her age.
Her best friend Kendall Parker (Matthew Scott
Montgomery) offers support and is almost a household resident as he tries
to elude his badgering religious mother, Sister Timothea Parker (Susan
Leslie), who wants to put the fear of God in him. But life does not
always run smoothly, and when a crisis occurs in the family, the boat is
rocked and everyone’s mettle is tested. McCullough is the
quintessential southern beauty as Kate; Cowgill is the perfect actor to be
cast as a coach as far as appearance and performance.
McClure is wonderful as a high school “hunk” and
is amazing in his ability to change as the play progresses. Though
Thompson’s fits of temper are ear-splitting and a bit nerve wracking, I
guess one could expect it from a jealous sibling who is just showing her
teenage culpability. And Montgomery is charming and sweet and makes
one feel empathy for his character, what with the wonderful performance by
Leslie as she derides him incessantly. The lovely Westmoreland home
with its outdoor patio is the design of Robert Steinberg. There are
moments of humor in this very well-written drama. But when you go to
see it (and I recommend that you do), be certain to take your
handkerchief.
Yellow has been extended from its original
closing date for the second time. It is now scheduled to close
October 17, 2010.
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