Chimpskin

ensemble theatre · the puckwit gang · Ages 18+ · United States of America

world premiere
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ENCI BOX better lemons publisher certified reviewer June 04, 2017
Truly Fringe! ... full review
ANONYMOUS certified reviewer June 04, 2017
Fascinating manifestation of character through physical movement. Intriguing story told with humor and pathos. Highly recommend seeing the work of this troupe of players.... full review
LINDSEY WAGUESPACK certified reviewer June 05, 2017
This show moved me on so many levels. It is raw. There were moments of joy, sadness, discomfort, etc... all things we experience on a daily basis. The delivery was great from each actor. ... full review
ERNEST KEARNEY thetvolution.com certified reviewer June 06, 2017
tagged as: superb cast
A certifiable Gold Medal... full review
DICLE OZCER certified reviewer June 03, 2017
This show was unlike anything I've ever seen. Chimpskin tells the unique story of Lucy, a chimp that was brought up like a human as an experiment. The show consists of incredibly talented performers with a great amount of commitment. I loved the movements, how everybody was in sync with each other from the beginning to the end. The choreography, the fluidity of it -it's impossible to look away or think about something else. It pulls you in and you're in for the ride. The story is based on true events and the Puckwit Gang turned the story of Lucy into a series of view points, discoveries and vignettes that they wrote themselves. It was truly remarkable and really pushed the boundaries of what theatre can be. Also, amazing use of live music wi... full review
PHOEBE TWEDDLE certified reviewer June 08, 2017
Little has ever moved me the way Chimpskin did. Stories like these are vastly overlooked, and even when their told, rarely are they executed this brilliantly. The ensemble, the movement, the music. This piece was a beautiful journey with such subtlety and raw passion. Please do yourself a favor and go and experience Chimpskin!... full review
SARA MAYER certified reviewer June 09, 2017
I loved this piece and it is still haunting me. Highly skilled team with strong craft. Totally worth your time... full review
JEN BLOOM certified reviewer June 09, 2017
The ripple effects of art and science are always worth a second, third and fourth glance, because so much changes upon subsequent reflections. This group deserves more resources. I look forward to what's next.... full review
TANYA WHITE certified reviewer June 09, 2017
wonderfully ambitious, thoughtful piece... full review
PAUL MYRVOLD https:paul myrvold's theatre notes certified reviewer June 19, 2017
tagged as: unique · Bold · inventive
An excellent performance piece with stylized movement, mime and the rich sonorous sound of didgeridoo played live in close proximity.... full review