STRANDED

ensemble theatre · fermented apples · Ages 15+ · United States

world premiere
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Review by DAVID SCOTT

June 27, 2013
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My overall impression

A very interesting play, which reminds one of Strindberg and expressionism. The acting is OK, at times the actors are quite strong, but at other times they display a kind of looseness or casualness that works against the angst that drives the play. It might add levels to decide what actions are real and which are not. For example the hammer at the end is quite real, whereas when the password required to re-enter the room earlier is not real. Also allow the character(s) to burn from within and not always respond to each other so easily. The actors need to live more deeply, and re-examine the extremity of a damaged human being. The sound effects are troubling; thought a train was underneath the building, and the helicopter felt out of place. But all in all, a very interesting play; was very glad to have seen it. I believe that it should be expanded, re-explored, and that expectations of all involved be raised.

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