Community Members—Including EAC First-Timer—Look Back at 'Grimm'

We're casting one last fond look back at The Brothers Grimm: Spectaculathon, a Stage East triumph. Following are some of the raves from our community.

Narrators Arielle Richardson and Brian Schuth eye Nancy Tintle (right) and Paula Horvath, 'crab people'. Photos by Manuela Brice

"What a treat. Tonight's show was just the laughs I needed. Brandy Cogdill and I brought our mother, Paula Lancaster for Mother's Day. I laughed until my eyes couldn't stop leaking. And I truly needed that!"—Kim Overton

"The Brothers Grimm: Spectaculathon was so fun! I went on Saturday with my husband and we loved it. The creativity and acting were great, but beyond that it takes a lot to make us really laugh, and laugh we did. I'm very familiar with Grimms' Fairytales and loved the interpretation. It was also the perfect length. I liked it so much, I came back and brought my daughter on Mother's day, for the final show."—Christina Jeffrey

"Oh my gosh I LOVED the show. It was a real hoot and just plain fun to laugh, laugh, laugh! Audience participation is always fun, too. Every single actor did a super job. I look forward to every show at the Eastport Arts Center because I know whatever it is it will live up to my expectations."—Tessa Ftorek

" ... It was just a joy to escape from reality and to laugh, just laugh ... drawn in by the characters, and the multiple characters they played.  It was an overall delightful evening."—Marlys Farn-Guillette

"The Brothers Grimm: Spectaculathon was filled with nostalgia, humor, and pride—for my community and the folks that dedicated their time and effort to make the show possible. When Lauren Koss told me about the event at the Volunteer Open House at Cobscook Institute, I was immediately interested. I hadn't heard the Brothers Grimm mentioned in years! I know those stories. They were a household staple, and I remember reenacting the stories with childhood friends, making props and sets from anything we could find. How could a cast possibly fit all those stories into a two hour extravaganza? I was intrigued. 

Attending [the show] was my first time at the Eastport Arts Center, a beautiful church that has been transformed into a creative and usable community space. We walked in and saw kids running around in tights with smiles on their faces, I'm sure excited to perform again on opening weekend. The space is welcoming and friendly. As we took our seats and read through the playbill I was pleasantly surprised to recognize the names and faces of folks in the community who I know. How cool! 

The play itself was magic. It was fun to see the stories from my childhood reenacted in a modern and comedic way. I couldn't stop laughing when Juniper's Dad [Zach Davis] became Cinderella, both step sisters, and the stepmother in a span of seconds. Utterly hilarious. There were also stories that were new to me, grabbing my attention both because how could I NOT know a Brothers Grimm story?!, but how Cookie cawed and became a haunting, yet funny, crow. But we weren't just a quiet audience. The cast had us involved in the play, adding to the ambiance of the story being told and making [us] feel like [our] participation could really make or break the performance. It was an experience for many reasons."—Gabrielle Brodek

More 'Grimm'? Check out these stories:

Engergetic Team Succeeds in Stage East's Comic Play

Behind the Show with Cast & Crew of The Brothers Grimm: Spectaculathon