Entertainment
Good People Comes to the Maltz Jupiter Theater
The Tony Award winning play Good People continues its run in Jupiter, FL thru February 26th.
February 16th, 2023
by Juliana DeFilippo
In the play’s first moments, brash and unlikely protagonist Margie, played by Anne Bates, sets the tone for Good People. In a thick Boston accent, Margie tells the humorous, yet melancholy story of a poor mother shoplifting on Thanksgiving to feed her children. Good People, as a whole, is as contradictory as the anecdote – both hilarious and heartbreaking in its exploration of class disparity in America.
The play tells the story of Margie, a lower-class mother living in Southside Boston, following the loss of her job. While looking for employment, she seeks out a high school ex-boyfriend whose party she intends to attend in order to find a new job.
Good People, with its limited settings, is helmed by an impeccable cast. Bates leads with a convincing performance that endears her character to all, even a wealthy Jupiter audience. Bolstering her performance are those of Delphi Harrington as Dottie and Kim Cozort Kay as Jean, Margie’s friends and fellow Southies. The three women share banter that shines as some of the play’s most memorable dialogue, walking the line between humorous and gut wrenching.
However, Joe Cassidy as Mike and Tracee Beazer as Kate both enliven the second act of the play, expertly creating palpable tension in their characters’ interactions with one another and Margie.
The play grapples with themes of community, social mobility, and honesty. Margie, who has lived in Southside all of her life, struggles with her tendency to put others before herself. Over the course of the play, she is often forced to contemplate her circumstances and what led her to her stagnant lifestyle. Mike, her high school boyfriend turned doctor, epitomizes the harmful adages used to promote the idea that improving your class is achievable for all individuals. He frequently refuses to acknowledge the luck he had while living in Southside that allowed him to boost his social standing.
Good People presents its audience with pressing questions about morals and social standing, often without providing a clear answer. The introspection it begs from viewers makes it a personal and exploratory experience.
Originally opening on Broadway in 2011, the play has been running at the Maltz Jupiter Theater since February 12th and will continue through the 26th.
Entertainment
Peter Pan Soars to New Heights
Step into Neverland in a Reimagined Magical Peter Pan Adventure at Miami’s Arsht Center!
(more…)
Entertainment
RAIN – A Tribute to the Beatles – REVIEW
The resurrection of the Fab Four is absolutely brilliant with RAIN – A Tribute to the Beatles, at West Palm Beach’s Kravis Center. (more…)
Entertainment
Unmasking Serial Killers
Inside the Mind of Evil: Dr. Rachel Toles Deciphers The Psychology of Serial Killers. (more…)
Entertainment
Pauly Shore Performs in West Palm Beach
Rolling the Dice on Laughter, Pauly Shore Doubles Down on a Hilarious Night at the Palm Beach Kennel Club! (more…)
Entertainment
Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s 2024/25 Season
Producing Artistic Director of the Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Andrew Kato, Foresees 2024/25 Season to Deliver Record-Breaking Performances and Intimate Adventures at The Island Theatre!
Entertainment
Wilton Manors Welcomes The West End Lounge
Beautiful Ambiance – Premium Spirts – Exceptional Entertainment! The West End Lounge Delivers! (more…)
Entertainment
Carlos Sanchez Performs for Miami’s Latin Crowd
A Night of Laughs with Carlos Sanchez and friends at Miami’s Manuel Airtime Theater.
(more…)
Entertainment
Down In Doral with T.J. Miller
T.J. Miller Escapes Miami Traffic Jams by Creating Comedy Chaos at City Place Doral!
(more…)
-
Music2 weeks ago
Rock Royalty: Heart at Hard Rock Live
-
Travel4 weeks ago
Luxury Meets the Water’s Edge in Fort Lauderdale
-
Entertainment4 weeks ago
Down In Doral with T.J. Miller
-
Entertainment3 weeks ago
Pauly Shore Performs in West Palm Beach
-
Entertainment3 weeks ago
Maltz Jupiter Theatre’s 2024/25 Season
-
Events4 weeks ago
SAVOR SoFLO Festival is a Culinary Extravaganza on Hollywood Beach
-
Entertainment3 weeks ago
Wilton Manors Welcomes The West End Lounge
-
Events3 weeks ago
Pebble Beach Food & Wine – REVIEW