“THE PRINCES OF KINGS ROAD” SUCCEEDS ON EVERY LEVEL
Lazarus has constructed his work on honest moments from honest emotions.
Lazarus adroitly sidesteps every pitfall in his path which speaks well of both his and his producer’s attentiveness in approaching this project.
The play itself…is both intelligently written and superbly crafted.
At the helm, Lazarus skillfully pulls off the two paramount demands placed on any director; he doesn’t obscure the merits of the material he is working from, and he casts the perfect actors. The trio of actors on stage here are reason enough to see this production.
Photos of both old L.A., and Neutra and Schindler’s design drawings and finished commissions are used sparingly, helping the audience understand the architectural concepts discussed on stage.
Lazarus keeps a tight rein in his use of projections, resulting in clarity rather than clutter
If you have an interest in learning more about it or the architecture of this city, then The Princes of Kings Road would be a good place to start.
But if your only interest is in watching skilled actors at work in an engaging and smartly woven work, don’t worry, they’ve got you covered there too.”
– Ernest Kearney
