The title is odd!
“Underneath the Lintel”… an odd title, but it does peek your curiosity. And how does the title relate to the plot? And why do a play about an overdue Library book? These were my questions to Stephen White, founder of the Shakespeare Ensemble and the lead in “Underneath the Lintel” at the Sondheim Center.
Stephen White has been in & out of Fairfield for years. He leaves to find ways to enhance his theater skills and comes back because he loves doing theater in Fairfield. His latest project is the one-man play, “Underneath the Lintel”, the story of a wryly humorous Dutch librarian whose boring life is suddenly changed with the return of a library book which is 113 years overdue.
So, what is so fascinating about a play about an overdue library book? Steven’s response was that he fell in love with the script when it was presented to him years ago. After watching a rehearsal, I had to agree that the script is compelling and Stephen’s portrayal of the librarian is at times light-hearted, others more poignant. He seems perfect for the part and I enjoyed his interpretation. What surprised me was the quirky sleuth story that unfolded, a story that involves world travel, abandoned trousers, a little comedy and lots of puzzling mysteries. I encourage you to come out and watch the mystery unfold.
“Underneath the Lintel” continues into next weekend, March 20-21, 8:00 p.m. at the Sondheim Center.
