My overall impression
My review from LA THEATRE REVIEW is below.
Snow White + Rose Red at the Open Fist Theatre Company
The Open Fist presents a cute & quick (30 minute) adaptation of the Brothers Grimm fairy tale of two sisters with nothing in common but sisterhood. Targeted for children, it is filled with songs, fun & creative props, just enough exaggerated acting to keep a kid interested & just enough jokes only the grown ups will get to makes sure mommy & daddy have just as much fun as their kids.
The children are taken aside in the lobby by the Bear Prince to warn them about the evil dwarf & to implore them for their help throughout the show by screaming out to warn him whenever they see it. A great tactic to bring the children into the world and into the theatre excited to be engaged and, better yet, involved. The space was well used by director Amanda Weier always keeping us looking for characters sneaking around its lofts & depths. The actors were collectively entertaining & demonstrating the best of their abilities, ready for anything to come out of their young audience. Including “IS IT OVER?!” to which Grandma (Conor Lane) in the most off beat & hilarious of manners responds, “almost!”
A fun family experience presented by the Open Fist Theatre Company with their first attempt at a child-targeted show. Engaging, interactive & funny for all. PLUS who doesn’t love a show that provides arts & crafts to make finger puppets afterwards?
Unfortunately there are no more remaining performances.
