"That the friends frequently talk over one another, making it difficult to discern what anyone is saying, is part of the point in this overloaded ensemble piece. Seemingly so is the fact that we rarely have a clear view of everyone in this crowded house...I was almost always able to see them, while my view of the other actors was more often impeded. The overall effect is less thought provoking than alienating. The audience isn’t invited to the table, even as onlookers. But then what are we doing there?"
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