"The Silver Cord" presented by Peccadillo Theater Company at the Theatre at St. Clement's, June 8, 2013
(Photo by Carol Rosegg)
A tradition of restorative productions is a sometimes unwieldy proposition. Peccadillo Theater Company continues its residence at the Theatre at St. Clement's with a revival of the 1927 The Silver Cord by Sidney Howard (who won a posthumous Oscar for the screenplay of "Gone With The Wind). The Silver Cord was something of a hit in its original run, telling the story of how a sociopathic moher interferes in the relationships of her two sons.
There are obvious factors to support its revival: small cast, minimal costume and set changes. Before staging this full production, Peccadillo conducted a reading of the play with Charles Busch as the mother.
If only they had been able to sign him for this run.
