The actors are all quite good. Joaquin Perez-Campbell plays Raul to the hilt, with posturing, hangdog looks, self-aware stupidity, and pride. Brendan Gill plays the self-righteous Kent with straightforward simplicity and crumbling resolve. Nick Mills is the rookie, Adam. The three actors play well together and are nicely directed by Davis McCallum. But Moses’ play feels incomplete, too much a documentary and with not enough real drama, except for the aforementioned dugout scene.
Perhaps this is a result of the timetable of Moses' many commissions. He is, after all, the latest darling of the repertory theaters, having four productions on the boards this fall and with several more in the works. I like his writing, especially when he doesn’t get too bogged down with his obsession with style. Moses does have a lot to say about competition in its many guises, and I look forward to more of his works.
Back Back Back plays at the Old Globe Theatre until Oct. 26.
Article comments