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Theres something escapist about Sarah EinspaniersHouse Plant, and not just because its a light comedy with surreal touches.
Jaki Bradleys production has a kindercore brightness that makes the lives lived in it seem weightless.
Weird things come out of that space.
Einspanier does, though, give Gupta a last Miranda Julyish monologue.
The little potted plant on Junes tableone of the only propsfinally speaks.
The success of this show, despite its handsome production, is likewise modest.
The first 30 minutes are great, high-velocity stuff, and it slows to mild sweetness by the end.
Primarily, its a chance to see some killer comic actors playing with bravura confidence.
And Chukwu, one of our best downtown actors, is at the top of his form here.
House Plantis at New York Theatre Workshop through February 22.
