'Timing is Everything' teases the brain

When six actors come together onstage it is anybody’s guess what will happen. In the case of “All in the Timing,” the show is comprised of six scenes tied together through the pen of David Ives.

Ives’ is famous for his short narratives. “All in the Timing” is comprised of six of Ives’ original 14 vignettes which make up the current show at North Coast Repertory.

Ideal for a sophisticated audience, the quick-witted humor clips from one scenario to the next in less than 90 minutes.

The actors move seamlessly from one character to the next while keeping a straight face. The humor flows easily through the brain-teasing narratives.

Thanks to the deft direction of David Ellenstein, the six pulled together a memorable performance. The actors are Taylor Renee Henderson, Uma Incrocci, Noel Marion, David McBean, Christian Pedersen and Omri Schein.

“All in the Timing” is about just that. How bits of people’s lives can be and probably are changed with each tick of the clock.

Up next is “A Walk in the Woods,” a Pulitzer Prize and Tony award dramatic comedy opening May 29.

“All in the Timing” is at North Coast Repertory, 987 Lomas Santa Fe, in Solana Beach with free parking. For tickets, contact the box office, (858) 481-1055, or visit http://www.northcoastrep.org.

Rated 8 out of 10.

Now playing until May 5 at New Village Arts in Carlsbad in the bawdy style of commedia dell’arte is “The Servant of Two Masters,” a play influenced by Carlo Goldoni who is the author of “Il Servitore di due Padroni,” circa 1746. Content is R rated. Entertainment value 4 out of 10.

Elizabeth Youngman-Westphal can be reached at [email protected].