The Navigator

ensemble theatre · burning clown productions · United States

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DAVID STOLWORTHY certified reviewer June 19, 2014
tagged as: amazing · heartfelt · fabulous · encore
The Navigator was truly a pleasure to see. Honestly, I have no idea where to start my review. Productions like this one are the reason that I love theater and the people that dedicate their lives to it. There is not a single person that I think doesn't deserve some recognition on this piece. When I first walked into the theater, I was in awe with how beautiful the theater (Actor's Company) was. To be frank, I spent a good five minutes trying to nonchalantly figure out where the sound booth was because it was hidden very well. The set was simple. A couple boxes, flats, chairs, and a crafted steering wheel was all they used and it was all that was needed! Sound Design? HOLY HELL. Props to the actors and the technical staff for this! Ev... full review
RUTH SILVEIRA certified reviewer June 19, 2014
I thoroughly enjoyed this play...which I had chosen almost at random to attend. So happy I did. Good script, excellent performances. ... full review
JAMES DEKAY certified reviewer June 20, 2014
This play is a great example of classically cathartic theatre using a creative and modern device to explore fundamental truths about fear, hope and what it is to be a human being. Curtain up, it immediately transports the audience into the emotional turmoil of the main character played a brilliant Joe Francini (nominated Drama Desk award for the role) who compels us from the moment the play begins. There is a great mystery as to why he is so devastated but this unveils in one of the most unusual (and fantastical) relationships I've ever seen on stage. While the story has extremely bizarre elements, the actors' nuanced performances maintain an emotional reality that resonates on a primal and universal level. This is a wonderful piece of t... full review
LENI GERBER certified reviewer June 21, 2014
We liked it a lot. Really wonderful acting and directing. Even good music and staging. Very entertaining for a one hour show. ... full review
SCOTT HALLER uncertified reviewer June 21, 2014
Very entertaining and thought provoking!... full review