Jasmine Case and Augusto Bitter in Clyde’s | Photo by Dahlia Katz
Is Clyde’s mediocre writing? From my perspective, yes. Will most general audiences be so unimpressed? Will you, for instance, find it compelling? If you enjoy the punchy, declarative dialogue and heavy-handed messaging of the average American sit-com, you’ll likely find a lot to love in this Canadian Stage production of Lynn Nottage’s comedy. Ex-convicts wrangling with each other and their oppressive circumstances while seeking redemption as they try to make the perfect sandwich in a dingy truck stop restaurant—What a great premise! I just wish it had more nuance and bite. Continue Reading