Betty Garrett is extremely moving as a star who has developed dementia and become a danger to herself and others. Her every entrance gets a laugh and her exit, worthy of Sunset Boulevard or A Streetcar Named Desire, brought tears to many eyes. Walter Barry was very moving as her suitor who visits her every Sunday without fail. There are also fine supporting performances by David P. Johnson and Arden Lewis as the caregivers.
Charlie Mount nicely directs the play, keeping all the women moving about in a realistic manner. The sets by Jeff G. Rack are perfect representing the comfortable but simple retirement home. I particularly loved the projections on the set before the play began, depicting younger versions of the inhabitants of the home.
Waiting in The Wings plays at Theatre West until Nov 23rd.
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