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Is it the aggressive literal focus on contemporary politics?
Is it the ultraspecialized milieu here, the slick, scummy world of Washington lobbyists?
Whatever it is, Im tired of it in my very bones.
Nothing changes, except maybe the heart of one dejected, conflicted player in the noxious political game.
Shes good at her job: She respects the game and plays it well.
The Establishment does not.
As Millsap, Eisa Davis is by far the best thing in the play.
But of course, shell never win big.
What isKingstelling us that we dont already know?
Well, were getting some characters in real human bodies, but only Daviss Millsap achieves any real interest.
Zach Grenier, though hes the right throw in for McDowell, often feels weirdly shaky in the role.
She cant carry the show.
Are the transitions meant to wake us up between scenes?
If I seem cruel toKings, its because it doesnt stand alone.
Theaters only necessary when its good and even then the case is debatable.
These plays have stared their own powerlessness in the face and somehow emergedmorepotent.
Kingsis at the Public Theaters LuEsther Hall through April 1.
