In “It Ain’t Pinter,” Jack Rushton deftly satirizes the power dynamics among archetypes of theaters artists: callous director, over-the-top actors, and insecure playwright. As two clueless actors make a mash of his new play, the playwright devolves from simpering to sniveling, and things get worse when the producer Eddie shows up. A treat for actors and a delight for theater lovers, “It Ain’t Pinter” ain’t Pinter—it’s irreverent, hilarious, and whole lot of fun. Ideal to open a night of short plays. Highly recommended.
In “It Ain’t Pinter,” Jack Rushton deftly satirizes the power dynamics among archetypes of theaters artists: callous director, over-the-top actors, and insecure playwright. As two clueless actors make a mash of his new play, the playwright devolves from simpering to sniveling, and things get worse when the producer Eddie shows up. A treat for actors and a delight for theater lovers, “It Ain’t Pinter” ain’t Pinter—it’s irreverent, hilarious, and whole lot of fun. Ideal to open a night of short plays. Highly recommended.