Reviews from "The Conversation at Choctaw Junction"
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"The Conversation at Choctaw Junction" by Jean-Paul DeVellard is a gripping tale of one woman's journey through love, loss and betrayal in a sultry Louisiana setting. The play is sexy, funny, thought provoking and intense. Under the direction of Anthony Valbiro this talented cast captivated the audience from beginning to end and led us through the intricacies of the intriguing plot with ease. The characters had remarkable on-stage chemistry and elicited sympathy and affection from the audience. Each character was well defined and authentic. Elena Zazanis, as Madrid, was charmingly naughty, her pacing impeccable and her exceptional comedic timing and delivery provided perfect comedic relief. Janelle (Tracey McAllister), Madrid’s housekeeper, was feisty but loving and her affection for Madrid authentic. Her husband, James was deftly portrayed by Forest Hamilton as an honest, caring man struggling with himself. Cotton (Richard Manichello) was a blustery old man whose bark was far worse than his bite. Jill Maynard as Mamie was earthy and delivered her clever, comedic lines to perfection. Topping off the cast was Jack Pace as the conniving but vulnerable Traveler who was so lovable that he surely could have found a home with anyone in the audience! ---Camille Kaiser
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Direcctor Anthony Valbiro has assembled a top-notch cast for The Conversation at Choctaw Junction by Jean-Paul DeVellard, a thrilling drama that takes place in Louisiana a year after hurrican Katrina. Elena Zazanis, so hauntingly beautiful in Hong Kong, is mesmerizing as Madrid. --- Mike Muldoon and Melinda O'Brien
