Strange Beings

8.2 out of 10 – Good Show! Click the link below to learn more: https://latheatrebites.com/hff26-day-for-knight-productions-presents-world-premiere-strange-beings-the-broadwater-review/... full review

Strange Beings opens with a dark, brooding atmosphere and an ominous entrance. Knowing absolutely nothing about the show going in, I was quickly drawn in by its impressive technical design and thoughtfully constructed set. While the premise involves an alien encounter and a malfunctioning translator aboard a courier ship, the real drama unfolds between its two pilots, Mina and Caleb. The play has a surprising emotional intelligence, exploring themes of avoidance, vulnerability, and the ways people protect themselves from pain. As the layers of the characters' history are peeled back, the audience is invited to reflect on their own relationships and capacity for grace. I found myself thinking not only about Mina and Caleb's humanity, but my ... full review

Sci-Fi theatre can be really hard to pull off but Strange Beings nails it! Marvelous performances coupled with a bright and thoughtful script. The staging and design helped create an imaginative world that I genuinely enjoyed. ... full review