The City Lights

ensemble theatre · bgba media group · Ages 18+ · United States

world premiere
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Review by DAVID ROSENBERG

June 27, 2014
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My overall impression

We came to see this show knowing totally nothing about it, and were blown away by the almost poetic examination of losing your soul in a big city, in this case the City of Angels.

With razor sharp direction by Caitlin Muelder and Scott Ferrara, the burden of praise must rest on playwright Cassandra Shea’s shoulders – and what promising shoulders they are.

As a writer, there is a deep layer to every piece of dialogue, matched only by her fierce talent as an actress, in this case supported by an able company. There is not a false moment in the piece.

My only complaint was that it was over too soon, and there are themes and characters that could have been given more focus — but it is a brilliant start.

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