Published: January 2015 (11 years ago) in issue Nº 306
References: Otto, Krishna McKenzie, Francesca, Lyle, Charu, Richard, Hamish Boyd, Kripa and Elke
The odd couple
A scene from 'The odd Couple': Felix (played by Krishna) and Oscar (played by Otto) in disagreement
In mid December Aurovilians enjoyed a production of The Odd Couple by Neil Simon. Oscar, (played by Otto), a sloppy sportswriter, and the neurotically-fastidious Felix, (Krishna) strain their friendship to the limit when they become room-mates. Oscar finally throws Felix out, only to discover that Felix is moving in with the desirable Pigeon sisters upstairs.
Directed by Francesca, this was a strong production. Otto embodied the slovenly Oscar well – although he cannot compete with the lugubrious humour of Walter Matthau in the film version – while Krishna was an able if somewhat less convincing Felix. The poker buddies (Lyle, Charu, Richard and Hamish) and the Pigeon sisters (Kripa and Elke) give less scope for characterization but were also well played.
Given the ridiculously rich comic potential of Auroville, perhaps one day we will be applauding a first-rate comedy about Aurovilians...