September 14th, 2010
Belly Full of Stones, Play, Brown Box Theatre Project, Theatre Production, Globe Theater, Berlin, Maryland
“I regard the theatre as the greatest of all art forms, the most immediate way in which a human being can share with another the sense of what it is to be a human being.” Oscar Wilde
When theatre is well done, the audience is transported to a different time and place.
I think that’s what happened to me last night when I went to the Globe Theater in Berlin, Maryland to see the production of a new play called Belly Full of Stones by Kimberly Barrante, featuring Kathleen Crosby and our own Kyler Taustin from Ocean City, Maryland. The Director was Kimberly herself.
You know I have mentioned in the past how the town of Berlin brings so many memories. For many years while my children attended school in Berlin I would stop by The Globe. It was a little different then but this historic theatre has meant a lot to all of us that had to travel to this town every day. Coffee, lunch or just lounging in one of the comfortable sofas. That we did a lot.
The Globe is located at 12 Broad St., Berlin, Maryland. It nurtures the town of Berlin with food, arts and spirits. It is open year round from Tuesdays through Sunday for lunch and dinner. Tel. 410-641-0784. Website is www.globetheater.com.
It was built in 1910 to be a garage for “horseless carriages”; its uses changed over the years. But, it has always remained a cultural center for the area. At present The Globe’s stage brings to Berlin local, regional and national live music.
The Globe offers a wide range of foods from appetizers, soups and salads, sandwiches, to Sunday Brunch and dinner.
There are many selections for people with food allergies and sensitivities, so they will be able to do their best to accommodate you.
Tonight’s performance of Belly Full of Stones was sold out. There was even a waiting list. The play was brought to us by the Brown Box Theatre Project.
Brown Box encourages multi-talented artists to use all of their skills. Their motto is “no idea is too big, no theater too small”. Kyler Taustin and Kimberly Barrante created Brown Box Theatre Project after moving to New York. They wanted to continue to have the freedom to choose their role from project to project.
Dining Divas waiting to see the Play
Please check www.brownboxtheatre.org for upcoming shows, information on how to submit projects for production or just to really check what this young company is all about.
Being that Brown Box Theatre Project is a young non-profit company, well, money is needed in order to bring theatre productions to fruition.
Donations are very much appreciated. Checks can be made out to KT Brown Box Theatre Project, but if you prefer to donate with a credit card, or for a tax deductable donation, please visit www.brownboxtheatre.org and click on donations to access their Fractured Atlas Account. Fractured Atlas is a non-profit arts service organization.
All donations will be greatly appreciated and will be used in the production of new and innovative theatre in the New York area.
Belly Full of Stones is the story of M and W, a husband and wife. She, W, in love with a fictional man in her book. M, with his own problems, as well. The search for the ideal relationship; it’s complicated to say the least. We all want to be the most important thing in someone else’s life.
The play was 40 minutes long. Simple set. The dialog was clear and many times funny.
Kathleen Crosby was the perfect W. The look, the dress, the hair and her sensitivity; all perfect. Someone might have even described her cold; I didn’t think so.
It was great to see Kyler Taustin in this role. I had never seen him act but had heard a lot about his passion for the theatre. And, as the saying goes “if you follow your passion you will never work a day in your life.” He was very good, definitely into character.
It was also very nice to have the discussion after the play. In it we got to meet all of them and question Kimberly about how someone that young could grasp the essence of relationships.
The audience was very engaged and that was a sign of success. Great questions and interaction between all of us there.
Needless to say, it was a very nice evening.
I wish them the best for their new projects….talk to you later….
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