Squabbles stage show in Iowa draws tiny audience
The Iowa Theatre Artists Company opened Marshall Karp's Squabbles with seven cast members performing before an audience of five at Thursday's matinee, a situation that horrified the troupe.
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 30, 2009
Page
5
The Iowa Theatre Artists Company opened Marshall Karp's Squabbles with seven cast members performing before an audience of five at Thursday's matinee, a situation that horrified the troupe.
Patrick Thomas O'Brien carries the show as Abe Dreyfus with a sharp, humorous punch. Meg Merckens plays Mildred Sloan as Abe’s witty foil. The plot follows a young couple whose families clash as they attempt to start a family.
Langford, Taylor, Fuller, Jackson, House, Darby, Rich, and Wofford face assault related counts in incidents at residences and public locations. Several defendants are charged with bodily injury and one with domestic abuse on a third offense. Police withheld victim identities in some records.
The play highlights strong scenes between O'Brien and Merckens amid other performances. Jerry and Alice Sloan actors stumble early but recover while supporting roles from Swenson and Anderson register. Technical glitches distract briefly as the Sloan home set remains practical. Squabbles runs through June 21 at Amana venue with ticket info provided.
Iowa City police confirm graffiti tagging at CVS Pharmacy marking Latin Kings. Sgt. Troy Kelsay says the group is a loose network, not a large organization, posing a nuisance risk but not prompting immediate alarm. Police note graffiti is common and advise removing it to deter further tagging.
James Conway of Cedar Rapids was injured when the SUV he drove was struck by a westbound car running a red light near Coe College. Conway, 55, had minor injuries and was not admitted to Mercy Medical Center. Driver Melissa McIntyre, 27, was cited for disobeying a traffic control device. she and a baby were not seriously hurt and went to St Luke's Hospital for precautions.
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