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movies of a few years ago, “Jimmy Stewart is Elwood P. Dowd.” Almost anyone over 30 has seen Stewart’s version of Elwood in the 1950 film, and as we listen to those lines again, the memories of Stewart’s drawled delivery come back easily. But John Hall makes his own wonderful Elwood without seeming an impostor, and perhaps makes the character even more touching than one remembers. He is perfectly at ease with the role, never straining for the ingenuousness it demands and never getting too cute about being so darn lovable. Trivia buffs might notice that Harvey is referred to as a “seven-foot rabbit” in this production; Mary Chase’s original six-foot Harvey was just too short for the six-foot-plus Hall to look up to.
Don James as Dr. Chumley is one of the best treats of this production. His voice alone is a wonder, and his portrayal of Chumley is so professional that it is hard to remember this is community theatre.
His scene with John Hall, after Chumley has had to acknowledge the existence of Harvey, is delightful. Both actors shine during this exchange, and it’s one of the funniest scenes In the play.
Dr. Chumley’s wife is played by Betty James, and she gives this small part depth simply by understating a role that easily could become silly in less competent hands.
Mary Jane Reynolds is great fun as Veta Louise, and her timing is often perfect during the fast-paced conversations and general hysteria.
Nick Arena is such a natural at being a sleazy sanitarium attendant that it’s hard to imagine him as
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