The fantasy aspect of the play is conveyed partly through movement and dance, interludes that express the complex emotions being evoked by previously unknown experiences. Elliott's dancing strengthens as the play proceeds, genuinely deepening the emotional processes. John Britton has a natural comic talent, put to good use in creating a character who has endearingly innocent sexual fantasies with imaginary radio listeners. But the radio gradually becomes a symbol not of their connectedness, but of their complete aloneness as the phone stubbornly refuses to ring in confirmation that they really do have listeners. Time and Tide is an enjoyable work, performed with refreshing honesty and sincerity, certainly earning an honorable place in La Mama's Explorations.
Life is a cabaret . . .
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