Sharp dialogue coupled with equally sharp performances make this thought-provoking reflection on our impersonalized digital culture worth both your time and money.
Aside from that, and aside from the utter joy of seeing Annie Wolf on stage (finally), anything else I have to say about Yoshiba would actually be to contribute to the discussion that the content presents... which doesn't necessarily make for a fun review to read, but should tell you that it is compelling in a way that both includes and transcends this production.
So go see it, hit me up, and we'll have us a discussion....
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I saw this show a couple weeks ago and its still sticking with me. The stage is full of theatre veterans so the acting is very good and the direction is clever. But the main attribute to this play is the writing. There is a wonderful abstraction to Josh Morrison's writing, a convolution with purpose, I feel. The main thrust of his writing, the thru-line isn't as clear on first glance...and that's the beauty of it. It allows the viewer to find little gems, ponder what he's seen for days (or weeks) and connect the very important and poignant dots and come to his own conclusions about the meaning behind the material. He did the same thing with last year's Fringe hit "It's Important to Leave, As Well" and with "Yoshiba," Morrison is proving to b...
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Josh Morrison is a goddamned genius.
The guy can just flat out write. Smart, funny, touching, whatever. He can make the words do the things he wants them to do, and that is such a rare talent. The cast is perfect. They each grab their roles by the throat for each moment they are on stage, and give very honest and vulnerable performances. I really enjoyed this!...
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