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Without giving away the ending in case the production comes around again, Phillipps presented a valid case as to what his motivations are towards killing the ladies of the night. Phillipps played Jack so convincingly well that if he moved an inch towards your seat, you feared that you would be his next victim.
The entire ensemble of female victims played by AnneMarie Alvarez, Katie Preisig,Jackie Theoharis, Lori L'Italien, and Hollyann Marshall all presented their own personalities, but emphasized the conditions of the time period while interjecting comedic moments.
The trio of journalists played by Eric Rehm, Jermaine Golden, and Cristhian Mancinas-Garcia all showed the accurate portrayal of journalism in the time period. The trio pushed the inspectors for a story, wrote false notes from the Ripper, and sung in perfect harmonies showng their colorful characters.
With the way this production was made, you would expect it to head towards to the big white way. Kudos to director Joey DeMita for creating an outstanding story and production for this community theater. Perhaps its better off that it remains in Boston, because it opens up more chances for young actors.
This production is just one of the many reasons why you should be involved with the company. The small black-box space that their productions are typically performed in is ideal for any actor that is looking for more experience.
All of the actors may have the talent of a Broadway star, but having them in Boston can be more of a resource for young actors. Just as long as you don't expect to join in with the company in a lead role your first time around, it can always be a good experience.
From top: The ladies of the night, barmaid and journalist poke fun at the grizzly murders happening. Bottom: the journalist trio during one of their many songs announcing the murders. At left: The cast performs the opening number "Story of the Century," equipped with newspapers announcing the ladies friends' fate.