Unfortunately, John Harrell, who played a number of small roles in the play, was ill, so much so that Jeremy West stood in for him. West used a surprisingly small number of index cards for his lines and delivered them with confidence. It didn't hurt the performance as a whole, however.
Allison Glenzer started the play off at a fast pace, so fast I occasionally had trouble understanding her lines. However, in about fifteen minutes she settled into a more comfortable rate that she sustained for the rest of the play. Rene Thornton Jr. did a lovely job as Aeneas. His physicality and deep, lyrical voice were appropriate for the role, and especially wowed in his retelling of the siege of Troy, a long monologue that may have lost the audience if performed by a lesser actor.
Sarah Fallon, in the title role, was much more suited to this role than in Philaster. She brought equal parts vulnerability and royalty to Dido, a nice combination that made for a believably love-struck queen.
The ensemble performance on this closing night of Dido was truly moving, and her death by fire was both artistic, safe, and clear. The music was appropriate and contributed to the show without overpowering. If the show was still going on, I would encourage you to see it, but too late.
The only issue I had with the show was not the script, which was clear and efficient (and made me want to watch more of Marlowe's work) but the story it is based on. I have always loved the tale of the Aeneid, but this time, I was irritated by Dido. Why didn't she just go with him? The only answers are that she didn't think of it in time (which makes her rather stupid) or that she loved her city too much... in which case, it seems more unlikely she would kill herself. I also didn't like how Aeneas kept breaking his promises to go, and then to stay... it makes him more of a dick than a hero. I guess I'll just have to blame Virgil.
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