Opus, the dramatic comedy by Michael Hollinger currently playing at the curious theater, centers around the Lazara Quartet, made up the gay lovers Dorian (William Hahn), their violist and Elliot (Josh Robinson) their first violinist, as well as the their second violinist and cellist Alan and Carl, respectively. When the group is forced to fire Dorian, they go about trying to hire a new violist and find Grace, a young, novice musician who has a remarkable gift for playing the viola, but who is also considering a job with an orchestra in Pittsburgh. While Dorian still wants back in and Grace is deciding weather or not to stay, the one of the five characters who ends up not in the quartet will shock you.
The acting in Opus is incredible. Each of the actors are clearly enthusiastic and portray great energy on stage. I particularly thought William Hahn and Josh Robinson did a great job of portraying the heartbreaking fights that Elliot and Dorian go through. The set and costumes fit the play quite well even though they aren't particularly complex or meaningful. Most of all, this play's story and relevance to everyone, but particularly those who have played a string instrument like myself, makes it worth seeing.
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