A new production of "Glengarry Glen Ross" at London's Old Vic features an all-female cast playing male roles. The reviewer found this version confusing and felt it missed the original play's serious themes about capitalism.
A new play, "Glengarry Glen Ross," is now showing at the Old Vic theatre in London. This version is special because an all-female cast plays all the male characters.
The original play, by David Mamet, is famous for showing the tough world of 1980s real estate salesmen. It explores themes of American masculinity and the pressures of capitalism.
The director, Patrick Marber, also directed an all-male version last year. In this new show, the actresses wear clothes that suggest they are “playing at being men.”
The reviewer found the play very funny, but felt it missed some of the original's serious side. It seemed to focus more on making fun of male behavior than on the deeper struggles of the characters.
For example, the character Levene, an older salesman, is played with great energy by Indira Varma. However, the reviewer felt this portrayal lacked the tragic feeling of his failure.
