The Providence Phoenix has come out with its annual “Best Of” survey, and Elemental Theater Collective was one of five nominations for Best Theater Company.
We’re honored to have been selected, and to be keeping such good company. Please take a moment to check out the survey, and vote for ETC!
Bill Rodriguez of the Providence Phoenix picked two of Elemental’s productions as the best of 2009.
“Beginning and ending the year with great productions, Elemental showed us what theater at heart is all about.”
As a play, Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus has more than its share of theatrical muscle: Strong and compelling characters, an absorbing storyline, clever structure, and a pretty classy soundtrack. The playwright’s film adaptation couldn’t much improve on the stage potential. It’s heartening to see that going in the opposite direction budget-wise, from big screen to church auditorium, doesn’t have to lose anything essential. Elemental Theatre is putting it on at Providence’s Beneficent Congregational Church, and the production is exquisite.