And, for me, the costuming of the seven to reflect specific traits was especially persuasive. From Katherine's Converse sneakers and Amanda's strappy sandals to Tina's sensible pumps and Andrea's white cowgirl boots, the good ol' girls' characterization by way of their footwear was nothing short of brilliant. What this revue does so successfully is something that should have been all but impossible. To take bits and pieces from the fiction of two writers and fit them into a scheme that uses humor, drama, and music to offer first, entertainment, second, insight, and finally, true emotional impact is an enormous challenge. To say that Paul Ferguson met it is to greatly understate the case.
Girls is just plain wonderful theater.
It should, if there's any justice in this world, find its way to a national audience. All rights reserved.