Pioneer Theater has a long-standing reputation for excellence and this play is no different. Each member of the cast is strong and notable for his/her performance. The show delicately balances heave drama and light-hearted comedy that the cast and director are well aware. Despite the polar different moods of the dark drama and light comedy, the cast keeps the tone of the show appropriate. Kate Middleton as Lt. Cmdr. Joanne Galloway was excellent in a strong feminist role, she conveyed the strength of a woman in the military, yet managed to maintain her femininity and humanity which is easy to lose in a role such as this.
Playing the accused soldiers, Corey Allen and Austin Archer Dawson and Downey, respectively, had few lines, but were powerful actors. The two had some of the most stage presence of any actor on that stage and when they spoke, everyone listened. Also of note was Max Robinson as Capt. Markinson. He provided a powerful depth to a complex character that was quite riveting.
The set, designed by James Noone, was probably the star of the show. Well-designed, it was mostly chain-linked fences that were extremely simple in design and sectioned. This show requires many scene changes, and abrupt ones at that, and this simple set allowed for those to happen quickly, yet were well-designed that the audience knew exactly where each scene was taking place whether it be Guantanamo Bay or Kaffee's apartment. The set was clean, industrial, symmetric, and provided mood and tone as well as practically as a set.
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