2ND-ACT MELODRAMA MARS ``THE PAINTER'S WIFE''.(DAILY BREAK)(Review)

From: The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA) | Date: July 20, 2001 | Copyright information

Byline: MAL VINCENT THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT

THE EIGHTH ANNUAL ``New Plays for Dog Days Festival'' opens with the world premiere of California playwright Susan Kelejian's often compelling ``The Painter's Wife'' about a Hispanic marriage gone awry. It is blessed with well-developed characters and two genuine acting ``finds'' but has second-act problems that almost throw it off course.

The festival at the Generic Theater is the annual adventure that allows local audiences a chance to discover new plays. The festival's dream has always been to find a new play that will go on to ...

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