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The Geller Girls Review by Da Vinci #GellerGirls #Atlanta
I had the opportunity to check out The Geller Girls by Atlanta playwright Janece Shaffer this past week and although I was already excited going into it, I don’t think I was truly prepared for how good this play would be. The Geller Girls is set in 1895 Atlanta, Georgia and tells a coming of as story about Geller sisters Rosalee and Louisa.
The Geller Girls addresses a battle that many women still face today; the internal battle of success vs. marriage or spinsterhood. As I watched the play it made me think about all the small liberties and freedoms we take for granted as people, women, and as a black woman today.
Ann Marie Gideon and Courtney Patterson in the Alliance Theatre’s 2013/14 world premiere production The Geller Girls. Photo by Jeff Roffman.
The story was very well written and the dialog captivated me from beginning to end. The set changes were amazing in a way that you really felt like you were a part of the story. When everything ended, the only thing I was sad about was the fact that there wasn’t more and I wasn’t able to see where the characters lives would lead… which lets you know the cast did a phenomenal job.
Ann Marie Gideon and Courtney Patterson in the Alliance Theatre’s 2013/14 world premiere production The Geller Girls. Photo by Jeff Roffman.
I would definitely recommend ladies checking out The Geller Girls whether you’re a mother and daughter or looking for something to do for a girls night out this would make for a great play to see!
