Take in a play starring Mark

     It was a night of many firsts.  First time in Poughkeepsie, NY.  First time seeing the campus of the Culinary Institute.  And Marist.  And Vassar.  And the ruins of a winery from hundreds of years ago.  And dining/drinking at the coolest little place, Karma Lounge.  All of these little firsts were bookends for the major new event...a play at a divine little theater to watch In the Next Room. 
    This Sarah Ruhl play was nominated for three 2010 Tony Awards and has many themes including motherhood, breastfeeding, relationships and the Victorian ignorance of the woman and her sexuality in the late 1800's. 
     Mark played the doctor.  It was a tricky role but he pulled it off beautifully.  The characters were rich and exciting and you found yourself missing them when they left the stage.  It pulled you into the story and left you laughing hysterically one minute and weeping silently the next.  It was clever and
exhilarating and tender and poignant.  Sort of like life.  Many parts of the story struck a nerve and I doubt any woman in the audience went unscathed.   After the play I was compelled to thank the actors for such riveting roles and was even more excited to be able to spend time with Mark to get the inside scoop.  With such interesting topics we had much to discuss.  So my night in little Poughkeepsie was very enjoyable and  I know I have enjoyed a production when I would be willing to go back the very next day to enjoy it again...if it wasn't for the two hour ride I just might have. 
Mark...thanks for the great night and looking forward to the next show!!!