Winnie the Pooh, and I Enjoyed It, Too!

The Winnie the Pooh Cast
Story By Kevin Garner
AUM English Major

So I recently got the chance to check out ASF’s spin on “Winnie the Pooh.” From the get-go, you’ll notice that Tigger is not present in this production—and there’s a fairly good reason, since this is not the Disney version of Pooh—but after seeing it all the way through, I’ve come to the conclusion that not only does it work rather well, but it is also fresh: a new look at a classic story. The actors were so much in character that at times I forgot they were actors, and for a children’s book, the plot throws curve balls that provoke hilarious situations. The set, like a pop-up book, works. Director Nancy Rominger has really outdone herself, considering a twenty-one year old like myself can enjoy it. Oddly enough, the set and the costumes gelled so well that I often forgot that rather than Pooh and the gang, those were actors doing all those shenanigans! Look at it this way, you won’t have some guy in the Octagon sweating like a bear in layer after layer of cotton and felt, and frankly, I think that’s a good thing. Refreshing is the word. In sum, “Winnie the Pooh” was a lot of fun, and the musical numbers are ASF exclusives! (That means you won’t hear ‘em anywhere else). If you miss out on this rare occasion, you may regret it, like letting good Cottleston Pie go to waste, which is never a good thing.