2004

Spring 2004
SubUrbia
by Eric Bogosian
Directed by S. Barton-Farcas

WINNER of the 2004 OOBR Award for Best Production

“This new production is shocking because of its reality - these young misfits could be sitting on any corner, anywhere. Suburbia is a wake-up call to all native-born Americans that the American dream is earned, not granted. It is a reminder of the decadence that makes us fat, lazy and angry; America’s disenchanted youth want to blame everyone but themselves for their lack of success and fulfillment. Suburbia brings home the reality behind the American Dream that occurs on street corners all over the country.”
- Karen Barrow, OFFOFFONLINE.COM

“Nicu’s Spoon’s production of subUrbia perfectly captured the futile energy of adolescence. The actors were terrific. Together they had some great group chemistry. Nicu’s Spoon, known for its small but excellent productions of current playwrights (most recently Mac Wellman’s A Murder of Crows), scored a hit again with subUrbia. It was sure to resonate with anyone who ever wanted to get out.”
- Jenny Sandman, OOBR-*Reviewers Choice

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Fall 2004
Ordinary People
by Nancy Gilsenan, from the book by Judith Guest

Directed by JoEllen Notte
“In terms of being socially aware, Nicu’s Spoon probably takes the cake. To do a staged version of the story is a bold move. The group has brought a pioneering new meaning to the term “non-traditional”. A theater group that puts so much heart and dedication into its mission statement, is able to defy obstacles to preserve an integrity in this somewhat dated play. The production definitely succeeds at drawing out Guest’s important truths about relationships and miscommunication in the core American family, a cultural ideology that has been permeated and appropriated by all colors, races and creeds, and is more and more universal to all Americans.”
- J. Claude Deering, OFFOFFONLINE.COM

” The production was realistic, rich, and well acted. The ending is sweetly done, and the overall themes are clearly drawn and executed thoroughly. The accomplished cast was grounded and honest. Their realistic portrayals worked well with the serious nature of the play. The dialog is realistic and poignant.”
-Seth Bisen-Hirsh, OOBR