45 Milligrams

ensemble theatre · enk · Ages 16+ · United States of America

world premiere
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Review by JAMES FERRERO

June 17, 2019 certified reviewer
tagged as: 45 · milligrams · mental · patient · institution · medicine · physical · comedy · Absurdist

What I liked

The physical and verbal comedy work between the two patients is extraordinary. It makes you laugh and simultaneously drop your jaw.

The script is tight and doesn’t over-explain when it doesn’t have to.

The little twist at the end was earned and tied up all the loose ends effectively.

What I didn't like

I can’t think of anything.

My overall impression

45 Milligrams blends adept physical comedy with deeper, mental issues while being wrapped in an absurdist blanket. I was completely engaged the whole time, having no clue where they were going to take it. It’s hard to believe 30 minutes could fly by so fast.

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