Theatre Out delivers another excellent night at the theatre with its production of The Busy World is Hushed by Keith Bunin. Hannah, an Episcopalian minister and Bible scholar, struggles to reconcile her faith against her heart as she attempts to reconnect with her wayward son, Thomas. When a talented young writer named Brandt enters her office she takes the opportunity to hire him to assist her with her upcoming book and satisfy the romantic needs of her homosexual son. Her hope is that Brandt will be the perfect excuse for her son to stick around.
Katherine Curci-Prenovost delivers an inspiring performance as Hannah, perfectly depicting the struggle between homosexuality in her family life and the realities of her religious fate. Michael Rachilis as her son equally steps up to the task of delivering an emotionally charged performance. Both actors present believability and honesty in their roles.
Director Carlos Martin’s simple staging allows for true vulnerability to take place. The intimate setting of the Empire Theatre is the perfect venue for this thought-provoking and unconventional look into the modern values of faith and family.
The Busy World is Hushed plays through February 5th, Thurs-Sat nights @ 8pm and Sun. @ 2pm. Tickets are $15-$18. The Empire Theatre in the Artists' Village in downtown Santa Ana, located at 202 N. Broadway, Santa Ana, CA. Tickets are available online at http://www.theatreout.com/ or by calling the Theatre Out Box Office at (714) 826-8700.
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