My mistake

I'm a people pleaser so I never like to make mistakes. The thing is I'm human as well so occasionally things happen. Apparently on my recent review of Firehouse Theatre Project's "This Is How It Goes" I mistakenly reversed the names of the two male characters. I do apologize to the theatre and to the two actors. Below is the review with the right information.

Firehouse Theatre Project embraces cutting-edge productions and their latest offering “This Is How It Goes” fits into that category quite nicely.


Written by Neil Labute, this play-within-a-play broaches both the subjects of racism and relationships. Labute’s cynical take on these issues points out the moral flaws in each of the main characters. He crams a lot of components into this 90-minute production, everything from a fight scene using strobe lighting to a somewhat skewed version of happily ever after.

When we meet the narrator, he is explaining his relationship with the play’s two other characters – his high school classmates, Cody and the Woman. The narrator has secretly had a crush on the woman since high school. She is now married to Cody who was a high school jock. The narrator walks back into their lives as their marriage is crumbling.

Throughout his narration, the Man steps in and out of the action. His comical asides act to deflect the ethical issues playing out on stage. He forewarns the audience not to trust everything they see or hear. That sage advice comes just moments before several unexpected twists and turns.

As an ensemble, the cast works together well as they skillfully deal with issues such as infidelity and deceit.

In his role as the husband, Tyhm Kennedy aptly draws from the character’s anger and resentment to present a self-absorbed man who seems to always be on the verge of some type of outburst.

As the wife, Laine Satterfield gives a strong, honest performance as her character wrestles with the decisions that face her.

Fred Iacovo is perfectly suited to the role of narrator. He steps in and out of narrator mode with ease and finesse. His comic timing is fine-tuned.

If you enjoy avant-garde theater, “This Is How It Goes” will satisfy your theatrical appetite. For those that may be rattled by language that falls in the politically incorrect category, the play may be uncomfortable to watch.

The premise is interesting, the acting is solid and the reality of the subject matter is tangible in today’s world, however, the play pushes boundaries that may be offensive to some people.

“This Is How It Goes” plays through Nov. 21st at Firehouse Theater. For Joan Tupponce.com this is Joan Tupponce with One Woman’s View.