The Subject Was Roses

Recently, I traveled downtown to the Mark Taper Forum with my fiance and parents and took in The Subject Was Roses starring Martin Sheen, Frances Conroy, and Brian Geraghty. It was so marvelous to see such quality theatre in Los Angeles. The play was about 2 hours, but it definitely did not seem like it, as it was so engaging. Indeed, when the lights came up for intermission after about 50 minutes, my dad said that it seemed like it had only been 15. The performances by each actor was many layered and nuanced. The cast was also very well-matched. I never felt like there was a weak link. Even though the play is over 50 years old, it was still very timely, about a young man coming home after being at war. But, more than that it was about familial relationships. How complex it is just living and getting along with the people you love the most. The way the play drew me in so that I became lost in their story reminded me why I love theatre and why I got into this acting business in the first place. Bravo to the entire cast and production. Thank you. Love, Julia