Saturday, May 26, 2012

LONELY, I'M NOT - recommended NOT

"Lonely, I'm Not," the play by Paul Weitz @ the 2ST Stage Theatre is an off-beat romance between two attractive young people.  Oh yes, the attractive top female executive, Heather, has been blind since 2 from meningitis (she get's asked this all the time,) is played convincingly and winningly by Olivia Thirlby.  The handsome male who is drawn to her, Porter, is a former high powered executive,  played not so convincingly by Topher Grace ("That 70's Show.)  Porter had a severe mental break-down leaving him institutionalized for 4 months and without employment for more than 4 years.  A mutual "friend," Little Dog, sets them up on a literal blind date, where they both open up to each other and establish a connection.  True love, alas, does not run smoothly, nor do their individuals lives.  Do Heather & Porter form a symbiotic relationship?  It is not clear as there are way too many side characters who are too needy & too toxic in each other's lives.  Strong willed and independent Heather may be her own worst enemy.  Can true love prevail?  Can Porter put his life back on track?  Do we really need the huge neon signs to enlighten us as to what is happening?  I'll answer the later question:  as much as a blind person needs them.  And, for the other questions:  I just didn't care.  I recommend you see something else.

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