Winter 2019
What Daniel has done is unique in the true sense of the word. The ACT production will remain unique, but with any luck, there will be other communities and their own unique versions using Dan’s template as the model.
Levine’s expert direction stunningly creates storytelling as scenes appear seemingly out of nowhere. He creates the illusion one moment of being in a bustling city, then switches to a quiet moment highlighting one worker’s intimate story. It’s some of the best direction I have seen on a Connecticut stage.
Levine, imprints this work with a steadfast knowledge, understanding and zest that heightens its hypnotic allure, its movement, its evolution, its rapidly changing emotional palate, its exploding spirit and its restructured curiosity, realism and truthfulness.
The biggest hero is director Daniel C. Levine, who keeps the musical in constant motion, and has added some extremely effective video projections that enrich the show tremendously.
Director Daniel C. Levine’s Working is a snappy example of musical theater that really works.
Mr. Levine is to be commended for his efforts to take this musical to another level. The result is a compassionate and moving musical experience.