Shakespeare and Chill

cabaret & variety · bag o' bones · Ages 18+ · United States of America

world premiere
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Review by BRET SHEFTER

June 18, 2017 certified reviewer
tagged as: shakespeare · dance · movement · mime · variety · surreal

What I liked

In the end, the concept worked for me. The mime was amazing (and that is not something you will often hear me say about any mime). The dance duo were both extraordinarily talented.

What I didn't like

Occasionally a few of the performers did not seem to be playing to their strengths. For example, speaking as a Shakespeare snob, I am not entirely certain everyone always knew the meaning of every line they were saying.

My overall impression

An interesting concept: Intersperse and contrast lines from Shakespeare on a particular topic with modern song, dance, and even mime. The players wander through the audience, further blurring the lines. It was interesting to see Shakespeare shoehorned into unusual settings. Featuring some very talented performers, particularly the mime and the dance duet.

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