More shows I must see: the Albee contingent
The Edward Albee resurgence first begun with “Three Tall Women” continues, as recounted in this fine piece recently in the New York Times. If I do go back east to go duck hunting in January, I can try to catch “Me, Myself, and I” at the McCarter; while in Philadelphia around May for the aforementioned Bill Irwin show, I can try to add in “Occupant” at the Signature in New York. (I’m afraid to see “Peter and Jerry,” the prequel/sequel to “The Zoo Story,” afraid because I don’t want “The Zoo Story” ruined for me — it’s played too large a role in my life.)
Albee is an ongoing inspiration and I’m glad the theatre and its patrons have embraced him back. In the 1980’s he was decidedly out of fashion. I will never forget the infamous cover of New York magazine with a photo of Albee emblazoned with the legend “Edward Albee: Should he quit?” I don’t think the Nazis treated Brecht this badly.