GableStage's Time Stands Still Surveys War's Damage at Home

Time Stands Still's set is quintessential New York. With his set design, Lyle Baskin has a knack for capturing not only mood but also the city. For A Steady Rain, GableStage's previous production, Baskin brought the noir of Chicago via replica elevated-train scaffolding. Time Stands Still is entirely framed by a large window in Sarah's Manhattan loft, with brownstones standing in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge in the background. Jeff Quinn's subtle twilight and sunrise lighting give the backdrop a three-dimensional quality, while the apartment itself has hardwood floors, a simple kitchen, and shelves haphazardly stacked with books.

The production isn't without flaws. The night I attended, many lines were delivered clumsily, with the actors speaking over each other. Another flub occurred when James made a fresh pot of coffee for his guests; Garland held the supposedly piping-hot pot under his hand for a moment before taking it by the handle. But the acting overcame the discrepancies.

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Gregg Weiner (left), Deborah Sherman, Steve Garland, and Betsy Graver in GableStage's production of Time Stands Still.

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GableStage at the Biltmore

1200 Anastasia Ave.
Coral Gables, FL 33134

Category: Performing Arts Venues

Region: Coral Gables/South Miami

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By Donald Margulies. Directed by Joseph Adler. Through June 3 at GableStage at the Biltmore, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables; 305-446-1116. Tickets cost $50 general, $47.50 for seniors and students.

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• Time Stands Still (Play)
• Weiner Richard
• Steve Garland
• Theatrical Plays
• Theater

The themes of relationships' complexities and imperfections explored in Time Stands Still are nothing new. But the backdrop of the Iraq War makes for an interesting time capsule — one that raises probing questions while delivering an engaging and sometimes even funny story.