More Theater Monday - The Scarlet Letter

We were given complimentary tickets to The Scarlet Letter for review purposes. Any and all opinions expressed here are our own.

What: The Scarlet Letter 

Where: Two River Theater 

              21 Bridge Ave. 

             Red Bank, NJ 

 Who: Recommended for Ages 14 and Up

When: Through February 25, 2024

A new stage version of the classic book, The Scarlet Letter, by Nathaniel Hawthorne is now playing at Two River Theater in Red  Bank, NJ. Even though the book was originally written in 1850, its story which revolves around a woman who doesn't want to conform to what society expects of her is surprisingly relevant and timely in the present time when women are once again being forced to fight for their basic human right to determine their own destiny. The cast is ably led by Amanda Pedlow who makes a steadfast and determined, Hester Prynne. Another standout is Kevin Isola in the role of the perfectly named Chillingworth. Even though he is not outwardly evil, he always seems like he is up to something nefarious. Yet somehow, he has a touching connection with young Pearl who is played by a kind of otherwordly puppet that is brilliantly handled and voiced by puppeteer, Nikki Calonge. The rest of the performances are equally good. On the whole, the show is a worthy addition to the canon of shows by playwright, Kate Hamill which also includes stage adaptions of more beloved book classics like Pride and Prejudice, Sense & Sensibility, and Litte Women. 

For information or to purchase tickets to The Scarlet Letter, go to tworivertheater.org/whats-on/the-scarlet-letter.

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Photo credits: 
All The Scarlet Letter production photos by T. Charles Erickson

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