Reviews for Marcus Is Walking: Scenes from the Road

The average rating for Marcus Is Walking: Scenes from the Road based on 2 reviews is 3.5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2012-02-08 00:00:00 Kathleen Schroeder Pretending to say Something, here's a play about religious symbolism (Jesus Christ and martyrdom) that says Nothing while swilling red wine. A very rich woman, known as Miss Alice, summons a lay brother to her mansion to barter a trade. Others hovering around are a Cardinal, Lawyer and Butler. There's also a doll-house onstage --a model of the house we're in -- with a series of replicas inside, but -- never mind. Yes, it's all Very Never-Never Mind. An Albee bio asserts that, as a tot, he had to be carried out of church crying when he first heard the story of The Cruxifixion. Still, some things from childhood should be cast aside. If not, this is what can happen. Referring to the original production (1964), John Gielgud recalls that Irene Worth as Miss Alice had to open her Mainbocher negligee and -- seemingly naked -- embrace him. Gielgud concluded: "I said to myself, thank God, it's just dear old Irene."

Review # 2 was written on 2017-06-09 00:00:00 Shaun Wawak While not quite as extraordinary as "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf", "Tiny Alice" certainly solidified my great respect and fondness for Albee's writing. The scenes capture perfectly biting tensions between characters, and each of the 5 characters are compelling and complete in their own ways. I can't say that I completely understand the meaning of the story, particularly the final act, and I would be interested to read other interpretations or theory. That being said, the play is so well-executed technically, mysterious and intriguing, that it leaves me more curious and inquisitive than simply put-off by the lack of definite meaning. A play that, if I pin down for myself a more certain interpretation of the ending, I would certainly be interested in putting onstage at some point.