Last night I was lucky enough to see the opening night of Gillian Eaton’s show Mrs. Shakespeare Dishes The Dirt, and it was marvelous.

An almost one-woman-show, with a little voiceover help from her dead husband (nicely done by Loren Bass), Mrs. Shakespeare shares with us some tidbits and a wonderful story or two about life with her husband, Mr. William Shakespeare.

All the while working the crowd, Gillian Eaton is a marvel to watch in this production, which she also adapted from it’s novel form. You fall in love with her from the first minute, and stay with her step-by-step through a fun, funny, moving and heartfelt performance. Pat Ansuini directed, and deserves applause as well – the whole thing comes together very nicely. The whole design team did a marvelous job, the simple set from Monika Essen (who also designed our great set for SUMMER AND SMOKE) and costumes from Suzanne Hannah (also great work on S&S).

I love seeing good theatre – not only because, Dammit, it’s marvelous to see, but also because it’s invigorating! I want to make more of it!!