CHAPATTI * TYPEWRITER GIRL

Chapatti - It's so nice to have a great local theater - and even nicer since I've discovered the secret of "Rush Seating".  With rush seating tickets, one goes to the box office on the day of the show or within an hour of showtime, and asks whether there are any "rush seats" available for the performance.  Makes sure to add the word discounted in there somewhere, and before you know it, you'll be holding a $10-$20 ticket in hand and walking into the theater.  The seats have been great, and the plays have been wonderful.  Last Sunday, Nancy L. and I saw Chapatti at the Northlight.  It was during Preview week, and after the performance there was a discussion with the playwright, Christian O'Reilly, for anyone who wanted to stay.  The play was charming, disturbing for a few minutes in the middle, and then uplifting.  John Mahoney and Penny Slusher were fabulous.  Not for everyone with the disturbing bit in the middle, and you'll have to ask me about that, but otherwise, delightful. 

Typewriter Girl by Alison Atlee - It turned out to be a romance novel, but a nice one, without too much fake tension between the lead characters.  John has a charming welsh brogue and is somewhat innocent where women are concerned, and the typewriter girl, Betsey, is an english rose, less innocent due to circumstances, but nevertheless extremely lucky and quite plucky with the way she runs her life.  As with all romance novels, misunderstandings abound and bumps in the road are encountered, but all get resolved as the story and romance move forward.  If you like the genre, then this is a sweet read.