My husband and visiting college-age niece went to a play last night at the Keegan Theatre, right here in Arlington. They said the play, the American debut of the wildly popular Irish play, "Alone It Stands," was terrific. 6 actors play 62 roles, telling the true story of the legendary day when the scruffy home rugby team most unexpectedly beat the visiting undefeated team from New Zealand in 1978. The reviews said that you don't have to know or care anything about rugby to enjoy this play, and it's true--Justin and I saw this performed years ago in York, England, and while I can only tell you that rugby uses a ball of some kind and looks rough and violent, the play was fast-paced, engaging, character-driven, and quite wonderful. Everything the Keegan does looks pretty good--emphasis on acting in "grey space" (with minimal props, sets, and costumes). Check them out at http://www.keegantheatre.com/.
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