Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Say "Driving Miss Daisy," and the mind can't help but conjure Jessica Tandy and Morgan Freeman from the 1989 Oscar-winning best picture by Albert Uhry, who also won that year for adapting his Pulitzer Prize-winning play. The Jewish Theatre of Pittsburgh revisits the story of an elderly Southern Jewish woman and her 25-year bond with her African-American chauffeur in Rodef Shalom Congregation's Levy Hall, an intimate and apt setting.
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Both of these productions sound very intriguing. I find it commendable and interesting that local productions in Pittsburgh are tackling shows with themes of race and religion. It makes a statement that local players are not afraid to address these issues through use of the stage. I'd like to see Driving Miss Daisy particularly to observe how strongly the actors are able to form a believable relationship. All characters have to have a connection, but this sounds like one on which the central action is placed. I'd like to see Seven Guitars for the music elements. I'd like to see how the different moods of the music tie in with the solemn and triumphant moments of the show.
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