“ZERO” Scores a 10 In My Book

I had the pleasure of attending a performance of Zero Hour, a one-man show, starring Jim Brochu as Zero Mostel at Stage Door Theatre.

Zero Hour is the story of Zero Mostel's life, being recounted to a reporter. Brochu was a powerhouse, drawing the audience into a feverish dialogue, as though he was recounting his own life story, broken only by a brief comical interlude.

The set was simple and the lighting was subtle, lending a reality to the story being told.

Although the music was appropriate, I was slightly distracted by the volume while Brochu was talking about his mother.

The audience was at their feet even before Brochu appeared for his curtain call. I left the theatre in awe of the flawless, dynamic performance and highly recommend this show not be missed.

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