Makela Yepez
When it comes to Indigenous identity, who get to be the arbiters of legitimacy and why?
Yet the execution is lacking.
To truly land, farce must have the precision of a sharpshooter.
Julie Bowen and Noah Bean in ‘Fake It Until You Make It’.Credit:Makela Yepez
That level of alacrity and impeccable timing is, sadly, lacking in Michael John Garces direction.
The ensemble cast is largely operating at the top of their game.
She indulges in the ludicrousness of such an idea, while also occasionally making insightful points amidst her madness.
Tonantzin Carmelo and Julie Bowen in ‘Fake It Until You Make It’.Makela Yepez
Noah Bean also shines as Theo, the boyfriend of Wynona who is dragged into her plotting against River.
Hes adorable as a portrait of positive masculinity, a guy just trying his best to get it right.
His ability to infuse Theo with a genuine curiosity and kindness contrasts to Rivers guilt-driven self-serving approach.
Noah Bean and Tonantzin Carmelo in ‘Fake It Until You Make it’.Makela Yepez
Unfortunately, the plays moral heart, Wynona, is the weakest of the bunch.
Carmelo makes an admirable attempt, but her talents might be better suited for more dramatic material.
Even though its shaggy in its execution, it is still a funny play, earning hearty laughter throughout.
Dakota Ray Hebert, Brandon Delsid, and Tonantzin Carmelo in ‘Fake It Until You Make It’.Makela Yepez
Eric Stanton Betts and Brandon Delsid in ‘Fake It Until You Make It’.Makela Yepez
