Sunshine after the storm: a review

Two person casts are hit or miss in theatre. They seldom have the script to support lengthy dialogs or the character development that is expected.

But for Storm Warning showing at Hudson Village Theatre, dialogs and character development were not going to leave audiences of the cozy theatre short.

Jack played by Daniel Giverin is a World War II veteran living in isolation and Emma played by Heidi Waters is a big band chart writer from the big city looking for a little peace and quiet to finish her work.

The two meet when Emma arrives at a cabin Jack is looking after for a friend. At first they appear to be very different individuals, but with time the superficial line separating them is blurred and we find they are not the opposites they appear to be.

Fans of the genre will be pleasantly surprised at the character depth writer Norm Foster crams in for such a short play. Given the small theatre atmosphere of the Hudson Village, it is easy to identify with the characters.

Jack who is traumatised by his war experience learns to love and Emma, disturbed by her own negative experiences, recognizes she must learn to stop running away from relationships.

The progression Jack and Emma make during their stay is a credit to the acting under the direction of Andrew Johnston. Funny and thoughtful this play offers great introspection at life after the war.

Storm Warning continues at Hudson Village Theatre until Aug. 31. For more information, check www.villagetheatre.ca or call the box office at 450-458-5361.