The country girl

It hadn't been my intention to see this play as it's review hadn't been all that fantastic but the draw card really was Morgan Freeman and Frances McDormand. I hadn't realized that Peter Gallagher was in it too.
Julia organized the tickets and we were sitting in the 3rd row in the orchestra- in spitting distance of the action if at a fairly acute angle.
To see Morgan Freeman demonstrate his craft at such close quarters was fantastic. The theatre had a few empty seats which was a pity and doesn't bode well for the run of the play.
I didn't really enjoy the story but the actors were fabulous. The range of conniving and mood shifts in many cases ever so subtly that Morgan Freeman made in his role was a joy to watch. The subtlety of his drunkenness was truly realistic.
Frances Mc Dormand played her role with great finesse, and sympathy for her in staying with her husband (Morgan Freeman) was gradually developed with the understanding of his foibles. Peter Gallagher was forceful, supportive and nasty in turn.
The fact that it was a play about an actor and a play made it doubly interesting for me. So thanks to Julia I had yet another great night at the theatre.