During difficult scenes in which Willy is half-in and half-out of reality, Scott balances both sides like a master juggler, delivering tension and humor often in the same breath. Scott’s portrayal of Willy is so nuanced, vibrant, and consistent that within the first few scenes of the play Willy feels like a real person, not a character being played on a stage. Without any doubt, Richard Edward Scott as Willy Loman is the highlight of the show. With director Mark Fossen at the reigns, the Grand’s Death of a Salesman was executed with depth and professionalism, from the acting to the behind-the-scenes technical elements. Taking on such a mighty script is no small task, but the Grand Theatre proved up to the challenge. It is also the story of a family struggling with the effects of blind and destructive pride, among other themes. It is the story of an average man’s downfall and the effect that fall has on those around him. Willy is pushed to his instability by his perceived failures as his wife, Linda, and two sons, Biff and Happy, try to cope with Willy’s disillusionment. The play follows Willy Loman, a salesman and “everyman” character whose mind is currently split between a disappointing reality and a glorious imagined past.
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