The quaint Attic Theatre just off the 10 Freeway on Washington Blvd. presents Garth Wingfield’s Flight: The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh – a play that explores Charles Lindbergh’s rise to
fame after his non-stop solo flight from New York to Paris in 1927, the kidnap and murder of his infant son and his on-going battle with the press. Wingfield’s play not only reignites the heroic tale of Lindbergh’s life, but also offers insights into his reclusiveness and the trials and tribulations of embracing his newly found fame.
Director James Carey, whose productions have won over 13 Drama-Logue Awards, successfully guides his talented cast into a lively heartfelt portrayal of Charles Lindbergh’s life. The entire cast offered a well-rounded and dynamic performance and kept the audience wanting more. Actor Gerald Downey’s profound and fervid performance as Charles Lindbergh was perfectly matched with actress Robin Roy’s poise and at times unaffected demeanor as the character Anne Morrow Lindbergh. Eric Charles Jorgenson sense of urgency and forthright disposition in his role as the meddlesome reporter fuels the conflict that arises as Charles Lindbergh fights to maintain peace and privacy as the reporter pushes for a sensational story.
Artistic Director/Set Designer Brian Shnipper’s set design featuring asymmetrical panels with historic newspaper like façades adds a refreshing modern element to the production and reflects the newness of Wingfield’s take on the Lindbergh story.
Wingfield’s Flight: The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh gives the audience a greater appreciation and curiosity about the life and times of Charles Lindbergh and offers an intimate view of how the power of fame can either make or break an individual as they find themselves in the limelight.
“Flight: The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh” continues through March 15th at the Attic Theatre, 5429 West Washington Blvd., in Los Angeles. For tickets call (323)525-0600 x2#. www.attictheatre.org.
