Originally published on A Younger Theatre
Patrick Marber’s three act play Dealer’s Choice is in many ways a well-chosen piece for an actor’s showcase. It presents the five students of Guildhall with a short production and six equally weighted parts with some potential character development. In some way though, it is also a restrictive choice – is there enough to allow the students to bring out their own individual style? Or is this actually a play in which the actors can go through the motions and deliver a competent yet completely forgettable performance? Throughout most of Dealer’s Choice, one can internally debate whether the lacklustre story or the inexperienced cast cause the mind to wander. But after the last few minutes of the second half and based on Mike Alfreds’ direction, the answer becomes much more obvious.
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