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RISING WATER
by John Biguenet
(NJ Premiere at Playwrights Theatre - Madison, NJ)
Photos by Carol Rosegg
Bev Sheehan as Camillie Jim Ligon as Sugar
| "Performances by Sheehan and Ligon are executed with spunk and clarity. Sheehan gives a subtle account of a mate who has harbored a few regrets through the years, while Ligon is blustery and garrulous." -- Robert Daniels, Variety |
| "Under John Pietrowski's sure handed, unobtrusive direction, Beverly Sheehan and Jim Ligon fully bring out all the humanity and individuality with which Biguenet has imbued Camille and Sug. Sheehan delicately reveals an inner beauty, tenderness and loving nature. This makes us feel how lucky Sug has been to have had Camille for his wife, as well as how fortunate we are to have had Sheehan in our presence tonight. Jim Ligon conveys a strong appreciation for Camille in a manner which is a bit brash and restless, and fully in keeping with Sug's personally." -- Robert Rendell, Talkin’ Broadway |
| "Ligon, who delighted audiences at Playwrights Theater of New Jersey with his deftly comical performance as Bob in Bob Clyman's Where the Sun Never Sets, may again be cited for another genuinely ingratiating performance." -- Simon Saltzman, Curtain Up |
| "Rising Water" works best when focused directly on the two characters who, through the skills of Ligon and Sheehan, feel as real as the people sitting next to you." -- William Westhoven, Daily Record |
| "Jim Ligon is Sugar, playing the part with big-bear warmth and understanding." Beverly Sheehan as Camille brings a beautifully modulated sensitivity to the role." -- Liz Keill, Independent Press |
