Gayfest NYC 2008 - "Spill the Wine"

The third production of Gayfest NYC 2008 -- seen tonight in a preview performance -- is the drama "Spill the Wine" by Brian Dykstra.  This was very diverting, with witty, penetrating dialogue, and I found the acting superb, despite a few line misreadings that should be polished up by opening night.  More than diverting, it was thought-provoking, about the nature of relationships, the nature of love, the difficulties that people have communicating with each other.  All commonplace themes, but dealt with here in an interesting way.

The actors achieved an excellent ensemble with good timing and believable line readings.  The functional sets served the drama well, and the direction, costuming and lighting all worked together to produce a believable drama, relieved by occasional comic moments.

My compliments to the talented cast: Michael Huston, Chris Kipiniak, Deborah Knox, January LaVoy and Jennifer Merrill, director Margarett Perry, and all those associated with the production.  Most of all to Brian Dykstra for an excellent script.  This one, which will be playing through the weekend, is well worth seeing.