Marcus, Or The Secret Of Sweet at Studio Theatre

Marcus, Or The Secret Of Sweet

Studio Theatre
1501 14th St. NW Washington

The sweltering final chapter of The Brother/Sister Plays, including The Studio Theatre hits The Brothers Size (2008) and In the Red and Brown Water (2010), cuts close to the bone. In this whimsical story of a young boy becoming a man and discovering his sexuality, Marcus risks alienating his loved ones in his own search for love. Past and present, obligation and desire, lust and friendship all collide in the sultry Louisiana heat.

Thru - Feb 20, 2011

Price: $35-$65

Show Type: Drama

Running Time: 1hr; 30 mins

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Marcus, Or The Secret Of Sweet Reviews

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MetroWeekly - Recommended

"...Dorsey is outstanding in the role of Shaunta. Brilliantly skilled with the cadences and patois of McCraney's writing (she appeared in Studio's production of Red and Brown Water), Dorsey brings an energy and authority to the stage that contrasts beautifully with Holmes's tailored interpretation of Osha. Also drawing wonderful attention is Lance Coadie Williams in the dual roles of Oshoosi Size and Shua and Stephanie Berry, herself doing double duty as Osha's mother Shun and San Pere's peculiar Aunt Elegua."

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- Tom Avila

Washington City Paper - Somewhat Recommended

"...But aside from those few live-wire moments, the evening never builds to an emotional cloudburst. That might be fine in another play—there are gentle, tidal dramas that can move audiences profoundly—but there’s the unmistakable sense in Marcus that McCraney and Douglas are striving for thunderclaps. Each time the moment passes without one, what’s left is a disappointing feeling of...damp."

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- Trey Graham

DCTheatreScene - Somewhat Recommended

McCraney can do enough with images, emotions and lyrical language to make a trip more than worth your while. It’s just that Marcus feels more like an exploratory exercise when compared to the other productions, and doesn’t hold its ground with the same ferocious grip as the previous “brother/sister” productions.

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- Debbie Jackson

Marcus, Or The Secret Of Sweet at Studio Theatre