Last night I watched Portland State University's production of The Triumph of Love by Pierre Marivaux. It's always nice to see another University theatre's work, stirs up some healthy competition! No, I'm just kidding. Actually I thought the show was really cute. Clara Weishahn who plays the leading role did a very good job as a disguised heart heavy princess.
I could tell that the production did find a challenge in marrying the classic comedia style to our more natural modern theatre traditions. Trying to make the Harlequino be an Harlequino and still be believable put them at a little bit of a tug-o-war with styles. That is a common problem when old works are set against a background of modern traditions, and I found the scenes with Harlequino quite humorous all the same.
Apparently Portland State University's theatre is currently being renovated, so this show was actually performed in one of Artists Repertory Theatre's (ART) spaces. It was wonderful to see a local theatre being so supportive of local collegiate theatre work. I thank them!
Tonight is closing night of The Triumph of Love. It begins at 7:30 at ART.
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