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Orange Flower Water (at ACT Theatre through July 20; tix $25) is the second play by hot local theatre group New Century Theatre Company (the first was last December's much-lauded The Adding Machine). With two shows under their belts, a pattern is emerging: For the second time, the company has worked wonders with an inherently weak script, on the strength of innovative design and powerhouse performances. There is a glaring difference, though. Whereas Elmer Rice's 1929 play aimed for the moon by tackling a host of complex issues, Craig Wright's Orange Flower Water aims far lower and still comes up wanting, and, in fact, manages to be offensive in the process. We can wholeheartedly recommend this production for showcasing four extremely talented actors, but the choice of play is extremely disappointing.

that we leave a play so blown away by the production and performances that the only fault we can find is with the script itself, and even then we're debating whether its considerable strengths make up for its flaws.