he mouth. And then he kisses Rudolpho! Actors must act equally surprised each time they perform a scene like that. Eddie becomes irate within a matter of seconds when Rudolpho simply describes sardines and lemons in Italy. Night after night a novice actor may become somewhat desensitized by the repetition. However, the performance I saw was fresh and stimulating. They made a smooth transition from casual lines to energetic lines. In other words, an array of emotions were executed purposefully and distinctly. They were convincing actors, (especially their accents.) Thats the core of the connection to the audience: sincerity and credibility.I sincerely enjoyed this play. It is a tight play. It has a definitive purpose and thesis. All the parts fit together in deliberate chain of rationale. Nothing is extraneous. All the actors contributed, none outshining the others. Every word and action added to the chain. I dont have any negative criticism for this performance. All factors were appropriate and effective. The theme of the play was presented flawlessly. Every person in the theater understood the theme: Eddie Carbone went down in flames as a result of his rigidity and narrow-mindedness. Instead of changing his ways to accommodate the ones he loved, he demanded that they conform to his way of thinking. As a result, he lost the respect of his friends, family and neighbors (and ultimately, his life.) Eddie is symbolic of every person in America who must learn to be receptive to people and norms different from their own. Eddie could have spared his own life had he simply changed his mind about Rudolpho. One might say it is easier to see the world relative to ourselves instead of how it truly is. The big message looming over head is to accept the things we can not change. However, people can change their entire life simply by changing their mind....
