FRINGE FESTIVAL REVIEW:
"TINY FEATS OF COWARDICE"
Do you sometimes say when you see a painting, ”I could have done that"? Well, that might be the first reaction you'd have to a musical show based on the theme of a lifelong love affair with fear and worry.
“Tiny Feats of Cowardice” has been written by, and is being acted by, Susan Bernfield. While this one-woman show is unique and personal to Bernfield, “Tiny Feats” struck a chord with the audience. It could have been any one of us telling the story... but probably not with so much bravery or talent as Bernfield herself.
Cowardice is real, and so ignored as if it were an unspeakable disease. It probably should be overcome, as all the maxims in the world tell us.
Bernfield explores its dimensions. She provides not platitudes to overcome it, but a sense of humor about its place in life, and a sense of hope on the power that it can unleash if overwhelming crisis really faces us. Along the way, she sings some great songs.
Bottom line: “Tiny Feats of Cowardice” in the New York International Fringe 2008 won’t take your worries away, but will make you feel in good company with Bernfield and her creative team, which includes Rachel Peters (music), Daniella Topol (direction), Scott Ethier (piano), Dan Shuman (bass) and Aaron Russell (drums).
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