Shakespeare(ish)

dance & physical theatre · rogue artists ensemble · Ages 5+ · United States of America

family friendly world premiere
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Review by BREN COOMBS

June 15, 2015
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tagged as: comedy · shakespeare

My overall impression

I thoroughly enjoyed the imaginative and whimsical costumes and set pieces, particularly the masks and outfits that quick-changed before our eyes. The Key-tar, ukulele, and accordion, along with the cast singing, was a fun addition. I laughed out loud multiple times and was engaged up until the last 15(ish) minutes when the audience interaction and imaginative whimsy was replaced by a prolonged slap-stick fight sequence referencing multiple Shakespearean death scenes that went on a little too long and lost momentum. With some tightening and stronger direction this could be a great show. Regardless, I had fun and the cast seemed to enjoy themselves, too.

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