"Rebecca Guare is a single mother and a college dropout trying to make ends meet. Leticia Martindale is a successful and acclaimed New York artist who finds herself at a creative standstill. Rebecca desperately needs a purpose. Leticia desperately needs inspiration. Two women from wildly different lifestyles try to find what they need in each other, and ultimately find much more than they originally bargained for. Human Sketches, an original contemporary play by local playwright Trey Deason, is a heartfelt and moving depiction of the unique bond between artist and model. This beautiful story demonstrates how pain can inspire, how art can heal, and how so much humanity can be contained within a simple sketch."I've seen this play twice now. The first time at the end of the rehearsal process, and the second time this past weekend. It is a truly great play, and an Austin original to boot! The cast really brings these characters to life: from the vulnerability of the struggling mother to the aloof, worldly artist to the confused, but good-hearted boyfriend. Each character has a story to tell, and at times you feel the pain and joy of each of their lives. In the end, you understand that this play is a sketchbook of sorts for the writer, and that the "human sketches" are the people we meet on the street every day.
There are three more chances to see it. Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at 8:00 pm at Sam Bass Community Theatre in Round Rock. Make your reservations online at http://www.sambasstheatre.org, and DO NOT miss your chance to see this!
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