The Stranger, December 21st, 2006
Bud, Not Buddy
Book-It Repertory Theatre at Center House Theatre Through Dec 23.
One thing I can never understand about BookIt's original adaptations is why they go on so long. I assume Book-It doesn't intend the play to substitute for reading the book-you're supposed to contrast the production you see with the text you remember, or become so intrigued by the performance that you seek out the book itself. The loss of a few plot points here and there, in other words, wouldn't be a big sacrifice. Especially not when you're adapting a children's novel.
The charming Bud, Not Buddy follows the e...
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