A review of Ari Stidham&#;s and Synthetic Unlimited&#;s “Mauritius,” written by Theresa Rebeck and directed by Ari Stidham.
I love outdoor theatre. It’s even more appealing lately because of covid of course, but Ari Stidham’s “Mauritius” isn’t just a play they decided to do outside. It’s far, far more thoughtfully conceived than that.
The play is about a young girl, Jackie, who inherits her grandfather&#;s stamp collection. After her mothers death and while she is going through the house, she finds it again, remembering that her mother always told her it was valuable and wanted her to have it. Jackie’s mother&#;s estate is in total disarray, she was sick for a long time and bills are owed, and there is no will to be found. Yet, it&#;s the arrival of Mary, Jackie&#;s half sister, that really puts the pressure on. Mary was her grandfather&#;s favourite and inherited his entire estate. She’s rich because of it and Jackie and her mother got nothing.
It’s an especially grim reunion between the sisters since Mary seems to consider the stamp collection hers and clearly has only shown up to take possession of it. Clearly, theres’s plenty of bad blood between them. Jackie’
Mauritius
Premise is simple: Jackie discovers a collection of highly valuable stamps in her dead mother's house and goes on a mission to sell them. Many, many obstacles are in the way.
Emotional heartbeat is about family, sharing, grace (or lack thereof), grief, finding value in the present moment.
ACT ONE
scene one:
- Jackie (main character) almost monologuing at Philip, her internal thoughts about what she wants coming out.
- classic game of interrogation, fluster, rebuttal, interrogation
- “they” off stage that doesn’t really need explaining
- big news hinted at in opening scene that sets the action forward (expensive stamp that Jackie doesn’t know about)
scene two:
- picks up in new location, one character from previous scene (dennis) and a new one (sterling), discussing what happened in scene 1, and what it means for them
- building the suspense and action
- dialogue is doing a lot of ‘not saying’
- small insignificant detail brought back, Dennis noticed the comic book thing
scene three:
- Jackie and Mary packing. to begin with, having two different convos.
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The Story
A rare stamp. A fractured family. A dangerous game.
When estranged half-sisters discover a valuable inheritance, they become entangled in a high-stakes world of deception, greed, and betrayal. Theresa Rebeck’s Mauritius is a gripping thriller that blurs the lines between truth and manipulation as the sisters face off against a trio of cunning collectors—each determined to claim the prize at any cost.
Presented in the immersive style that Parker Players Theater Company is known for, this electrifying production pulls audiences into the heart of the conflict, where every move could mean fortune or ruin. With a stellar cast bringing Rebeck’s razor-sharp dialogue to life, Mauritius delivers an edge-of-your-seat experience you won’t want to miss.
Trust no one. Play to win.
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Mauritius
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Mauritius
By Theresa Rebeck
February 3 – 22,
When her mother dies, tentative but tenacious Jackie is left with a mound of debt. One glimmer of hope comes by way of a stamp collection, which was willed to her by her mother. An arrogant stamp dealer won’t assess the collection’s worth without Jackie paying his lofty consultation fee, but a charming gentleman, Dennis, is only too willing to help. Discovering two possible Mauritius “Post Office” stamps, the “crown jewel of philately”, Dennis is overjoyed and assumes that Jackie will be easy to scam. However, Jackie’s older half sister claims the collection belongs to her. Is the collection worthless or is it a life-changing treasure? Theresa Rebeck’s Mauritius is a comedic thriller with twists, turns and double crosses that will have audiences laughing one minute and gasping the next.
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