Vocally, they are perfect for each other - her sweet, airy tone complements Chanler-Berat’s full, warm voice.
While her costume brings her closer to the lovable, unassuming character of Amelie, it is ultimately Barks’ storytelling talent that allows her to capture both Amelie’s deep introversion and vivid imagination.īarks’ chemistry with Adam Chanler-Berat, who plays Amelie’s love interest Nino, is also very convincing. Much like a schoolteacher, she sports a modest outfit - a long crimson skirt with a floral blouse to match. Well known for her role as Eponine in the 2012 film “Les Miserables,” Barks is a seasoned actress who plucks on heartstrings effortlessly. The production was also carried to success with the stellar performance of British actress Samantha Barks, who plays Amelie. Handmade, because it’s springing from this young woman’s imagination.” We’re looking for the best parent on the block making the Halloween costume. “For instance, there’s a little bit of puppetry. “One of the buzzwords we use constantly in rehearsal is ‘handmade,’” MacKinnon said in “Behind the Musical,” a video clip uploaded by Berkeley Repertory Theatre. When Amelie imagines her widely attended funeral, a bedazzled Elton John sings a hilarious tribute to her. Amelie’s amorous encounters with Nino, the handsome stranger, are emphasized by sparkly fuchsia pompoms and holographic hearts on sticks. The people in Amelie’s life are introduced through ornate, gold-sprayed frames on wheels. The musical’s interpretation of Amelie’s imagination is scrapbook-esque and vibrant. Yet director Pam MacKinnon and the crew of “Amelie, a New Musical” accomplished this feat with, quite literally, flying colors. Suffice to say, the task of recreating the beloved French film into an American musical would be a challenge indeed. Released in 2001, the heartfelt French film deservedly earned five Academy Award nominations. It is difficult to envision “Amelie” without Audrey Tautou’s mischievous smile or Yann Tiersen’s beautiful soundtrack. Alone with her thoughts, she ponders questions such as, “How many couples are having an orgasm at the moment?” (The answer is 15.) After successfully returning a childhood box of keepsakes to a disgruntled middle-aged man, she becomes a do-gooder, only to find herself desiring for something more - that is to say, love. Since then, Amelie’s imagination becomes her sanctuary. Two tragedies mark her childhood: An emotional goodbye to her pet-slash-best-friend fish and her mother’s death after being trampled by a suicidal tourist.
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