In mid December Aurovilians enjoyed a production of The Odd
Couple by Neil Simon. Oscar, (played by Otto), a sloppy sportswriter, and the
neurotically-fastidious Felix, (Krishna) strain their friendship to the limit
when they become room-mates. Oscar finally throws Felix out, only to discover
that Felix is moving in with the desirable Pigeon sisters upstairs.
Directed by Francesca, this was a strong production. Otto
embodied the slovenly Oscar well – although he cannot compete with the
lugubrious humour of Walter Matthau in the film version – while Krishna was an
able if somewhat less convincing Felix. The poker buddies (Lyle, Charu, Richard
and Hamish) and the Pigeon sisters (Kripa and Elke) give less scope for
characterization but were also well played.
Given the ridiculously rich comic potential of Auroville,
perhaps one day we will be applauding a first-rate comedy about Aurovilians...
Alan
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