Theater review: “Lobby Hero”
L-r, Edward Tournier as Jeff, Kareem Ferguson as William, Nick Mennell as Bill, and Dana Lynn Bennett as Dawn. Photo by Steven Moses You might be an honest and law-abiding citizen, but would you fudge the truth if it meant sparing someone you love from losing their job or going to jail? Kenneth Lonergans’ “Lobby Hero” – onstage through March 21 at Pacific Stages in El Segundo – explores not one moral dilemma but several in this taut, well-crafted, four-person drama that takes place in the lobby of a high-rise apartment in New York City. Breathing life into this tale that delves into concepts of self-perception, integrity, and the consequence of our actions is a fine cast directed by Robert Bailey. Jeff, played by Edward Tournier, is a recently-hired security guard who works the late shift. He’s been described as a slacker, someone who hasn’t found himself. On the other hand, he’s easygoing and chatty and tends to say whatever comes to mind. I noticed that the paperback he’s been reading is Franny and Zooey, and if you think about the author of that book, and what else he’s written, you’ll gain even more insight into Jeff’s character. The young man’s supervisor is an…
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