THRILL ME, Marigny Theatre

Theatre Marigny has seen its dreams come true with a genuine no-holds barred hit: the dramatic true story of Leopold and Loeb, those two notorious teenage killers of the 1920’s, called THRILL ME....What an experience! 4 Claps!

Friday September 12, 08
by Al Shea, "Steppin' Out", WYES-TV 12

Theatre Marigny has seen its dreams come true with a genuine no-holds barred  hit: the dramatic true story of Leopold and Loeb, those two notorious teenage killers of the 1920’s, called THRILL ME. Although this material has been seen in movies, with Orson Wells’ Compulsion and later Alfred Hitchcock’s Rope, it was our first time to enjoy its full power live, on-stage. What an experience!

Ace director, Glenn Meche, who had a triumph with his impressive Valhalla, wins new laurels now for his sharp insights into the two leading characters and a pacing as sure and steady as the Super Chief. Meche has cast expertly too with Eric Michael Liddick as the weak “poor little rich boy” hopelessly in love with the stronger, sinister Joshua Peterson as his manipulative partner in crime. Together this is the best stage duo seen on local stages in some time. They were so into these characters it was creepy.

Accompanied on the grand piano by sturdy, talented Jim Walpole they complete a trio of super local talents who help bring new respect to The Marigny Theatre.

Donnie Jay James and Timm Holt, as Executive Producers, have mounted a musical drama, with all technical aspects proving first-rate on a par with any local theatre.

Don’t miss THRILL ME - a terrible true story of two over-privileged college students who, through boredom - turned killers. The night I saw it, the audience seemed enraptured and sat stone-quiet through the 90 minutes of the awesome action on stage. BRAVO to all connected with this spectacular theatrical achievement. THRILL ME plays week-ends at Theatre Marigny, 2240 St. Claude and Marigny. Do not miss it!

Top Rating -  4
My Rating - 4