David Mamet is, hands down, the most stymieing, infuriating, pull-your-hair-out playwright for actors to act.
This is a play about truthfulness, and the extent to which one should stand up for it.
(L–R) Chris Bauer and Rebecca Pidgeon in the world premiere of David Mamet’s The Penitent, directed by Neil Pepe Doug Hamilton
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
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Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the chief film critic for The Epoch Times, and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. He earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by a classical theater conservatory training, and has 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is cited in the book "How to be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to film, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, martial arts, rock-climbing, qigong, and human rights activism.
