Lips Together, Teeth Apart

This was my second Terrence McNally play. (The first was Master Class, which will have a review momentarily) And a good, solid play it is. There's sufficient drama here for any director, dramaturg and actor to sink their teeth into. No character is underwritten, every character is explained.

The asides to the audience are lost in the script. I was very confused why suddenly characters had long monologues full of pain and then returned to the conversation completely normally. As is the swimmer subplot. You'll find out.

But the story is enchanting, things running together, completely hooking you into this weekend. Why does Chloe need to be constantly caretaking everyone? What's up with Sam?

You'll enjoy this play. It'll hook you in and keep you moving through the whole thing.