Rating: 2/5

Three Word Summary:  Online sexual confusion

Not many people still attend the theater — which is why I reserve the right to feel high-class and sophisticated every time I see a play.

Not all sophisticated plays are about massively multiplayer online role playing game and how it relates to female sexuality. However, that is the subject matter for In Love and Warcraft, which I saw recently at the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta.

It’s about Evie, who is an expert at playing matchmaker for others online. Ironically, she has no trouble finding love as she instantly attracts the eye of former-client Raul.

But Evie is unsettled with all of the youthful obsession with sex, especially from her promiscuous roommate Kitty. Raul is willing to forego sex, but only if Evie is able to abstain from her beloved World of Warcraft.

It’s not the most original plot — sounds like a younger version of 40-Year Old Virgin — but it still brings a unique style. The best part was the pairing of the alienation of online gaming with the intimacy of real-life relationships.

The most impressive thing was the set design. The sparse, modern set was brought to life by an assortment of armchairs, couches and even a medical exam table and a set of movie theater seats.

Costumes in the show were also impressive. The regular outfits worn by the characters were simple and non-descriptive. But the dress displayed when the characters were ‘in’ the World of Warcraft were spectacularly elaborate.

Unfortunately, the acting wasn’t the best. Each actor looked the part, but I wasn’t convinced by their performance. I felt like they were actors in a play, instead of actually embodying the characters they were supposed to portray.

The dialogue was bulky and awkward at points — that’s as much the fault of the writing as the acting. There were still plenty of humorous moments, and just as many touching ones.

Overall, the storyline was unique and refreshing, but fell short of expectations because of some sub par acting and one too many cliches.