SUMMER AT THE PLAYERS AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL JULY 1 NEW PLAY FESTIVAL JULY 31 - AUGUST 4 MAMMOTH BONES AUG 22-27 Presenting Sponsor 66 SCENE | JULY 2017 THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES JULY 12-23 ARSENIC & OLD LACE AUG 9-20 838 N. TAMIAMI TRL SARASOTA, FL 34236 941.365.2494 THEPLAYERS.ORG ������������ �� �� �� �� �� �� �� Sponsored in part by the State of Florida, Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs and the Florida Council on Arts & Culture as their mom-and-pop-run Abacus Federal Savings Bank becomes the sole US Bank indicted for mortgage fraud. A story of survival, Abacus shows how one family’s love for each other is their greatest asset and how their tenacity and commitment to fight together for justice is something they always could and always will be able to bank on. 2. Bon Voyage (Switzerland) — Director Marc Wilkins has created a masterpiece. We instantly become engaged with a pleasant couple who are sailing the Mediterranean when they are confronted by refugees and a test of their moral compass and conscience. As good as it gets. Riveting. Compelling and masterfully told. Only flaw is the length of 21 minutes. It needs to be made into a full-length feature. 1. Axis (USA) — The directorial debut of Aisha Tyler is a revelation in every way. Brilliantly written, filmed, edited, directed and acted. It is the story of a man named Tristan (Emmett Hughes, who is also the screenwriter) whose life is falling apart for an array of reasons. As he battles insecurities and drug addiction while feeling alone and abandoned, the viewer takes the journey with him on the ride of his life. The fascinating thing about the film, aside from the fact it was made for about $200,000 and shot entirely inside a car, is that it could have been longer. Seriously. It’s not merely a gimmick or trick pony film. Like the film Locke starring Tom Hardy, which is also shot entirely in a car, Axis is a great film filled with suspense, drama and even some laughs, making for one hell of a cinematic ride. You’ll empathize and sympathize with the lead character about his life, which has been turned on its axis. Brilliant in every way, it proves to anyone listening in Tinsel town that all you need to tell a good story is a good script, a good actor, a good director, and some guts, and you’ll have a film that will move any audience.
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