Theater Review: Don Juan (LA) - Page 2

Sandlin, a bit huskier than Rockwell, wears an ill-fitting costume. He can only button the top few buttons and his belly hangs out. One senses from Sandlin's portrayal that this nobleman is too vain to admit he needs a new outfit and assumes no one notices. Rachel Myers’ costume design gives Alexander swashbuckling swagger to contrast these two aristocratic buffoons.

Still, we do not admire Don Juan. We sympathize with Sganarelle and grow fond of the two brothers. We admire Elvira when she comes to her senses and accepts responsibility for her own mistakes, but we do not protest Don Juan's fate. We do not wink at the troubles and heartbreak he has caused, for Michetti has shown us a man who can speak sweet words without seducing us into actually liking him - not an easy task. Still, both Michetti and Alexander are up to this task.

This excellent production ends on May 24.
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