One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

"A STAGED READING"

October 13th, 2018

Martin Jewett Hall, Cambridge, MA

Some rules were meant to be broken...

"In a psychiatric hospital in the 1960's, a new patient ultimately makes the biggest sacrifice for the men he considers his friends..."

Production photos courtesy of Mary Dennis Photography

NANCY GROSSMAN OF BROADWAY WORLD SAYS,

"Dowling's take on the sociopathic head nurse was chilling as she spoke in soothing tones one minute, and became like an abusive drill sergeant the next. Dante took a deep dive into the cocky, unhinged McMurphy, and assumed command of the sad, scared bunch in the day room. His was an authentic, compelling performance that gave a sense of urgency to McMurphy's mission.With One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest, Theater Uncorked has another feather in its cap."

MIKE HOBAN OF THE THEATER MIRROR SAYS,

"It’s tough to play a role that is so closely associated with an legendary actor, as is McMurphy with Jack Nicholson, but Dante was able to make the character his own, and his interactions with the “looneys”.... were honest and compelling. Dowling was equally good as the icy Ratched, as she squashes the hopes of her charges without a hint of conscience. After seeing Theater UnCorked’s and Steinbach’s vision of “Cuckoo’s Nest”, one hopes that they will consider it for a full theatrical run – with as much of the same cast as possible. The production, the play and the the theater-going public deserve it."

AND KITTY DREXEL OF THE NEW ENGLAND THEATRE GEEK CLAIMS,

“Bobbie Steinbach’s staged reading is as effective as a traditional staging. Only a few actors carried scripts. The minimalist set, lighting and costume design was enough to transport us to the mental health facility. The sound design was eerie. Most importantly, the acting was believable and the characters clear. It had all the necessary makings of a great production."Theatre Uncorked took a moderately adapted script and turned it into a great performance. It’s just spooky enough to tingle the toes this Halloween season.”