A Worthy Rendition of “Camelot” by The Aerospace Players
Marah Studer, the Court Jester, tumbles across the stage as Lancelot prepares to joust the court’s three best knights. Photo courtesy of Mike Ibarra Anyone who has seen a production of Lerner and Loewe’s classic musical “Camelot” would likely take issue with the title song’s claim that “there’s simply not a more congenial spot for happily-ever-aftering…” At best, the conclusion to this gut-wrenching tale of personal and political disillusionment could be considered a hopefully ever after. Even without a fairytale ending, however, South Bay theater club The Aerospace Players (TAP) gives audiences a lot to smile about with their engaging, heart-and-soul-filled rendition of the show. Based on T. H. White’s novel The Once and Future King, “Camelot” revisits the legend of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, placing special focus on the doomed love triangle of Arthur (Ronald M. Banks), Queen Guenevere (Melissa Geiger), and Arthur’s most trusted knight, Lancelot (Stephen Cathers). Actors Banks, Geiger and Cathers absolutely nail the complicated dynamic of this three-way relationship, making the woes of medieval courtly love feel relatable by filling their roles with raw…
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