TORNADO at Actors Co-op

Jody Carlson, Anna Salvini, Susie K. McLean. Photo by John Dlugolecki.

Deborah Klugman – Stage Raw.

As written, Tornado is easy to relate to, with well-drawn characters, believable dialogue and a point to make about how people from different backgrounds misread each other. The play mirrors some of the divisions that beset our nation in a clear illustrative way. It eschews caricature and unneeded exposition while effectively delivering its message.

But under Linda Kerns’ direction, not all three performances are quite together yet. Read more…