Theater Review (LA): As U2 Like It by Shakespeare and Matt Walker at the Falcon Theatre - Page 2

Brenna Pine plays a straightforward Rosaline (someone has to be sane here). Orlando is played by the hunky Matt Merchant, who is a little weak on the Shakespeare but really comes to life when he is singing. Silvius and Phoebe are played, and I do mean played, by Audrey Siegal and Matthew Morgan respectively.

The Latina Celia is played by a sexy Katie Nunez. Beth Kennedy is a surly Jacques, and her rendition of “All The World’s A Stage,” complete with mime, is perfection. Then there is always Matt Walker himself, who exudes such spirit and love for his troupe. Matt plays - who else? - the clown Touchstone, and sings up a storm.

The band is made up of regulars Eric Heinly, Thomas Dryaton, Mitchell Sigman, and Pocket Honore. Their sound is great and they even join in on the fun. As U2 Like It plays at the Falcon Theatre where it alternates with another Troubadour show, Alice in One-Hit Wonderland II, until October 12th.

Article Author: Robert Machray

ROBERT MACHRAY has appeared in over 150 plays and has worked at 14 Tony Award-winning theatres. He has been nominated for and won numerous awards. Robert has a B.A. from Yale and an M.F.A. from USC. He has taught at USC, UCLA, UCSB, and Pasadena City College. …

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