What I liked
Great lighting design, catchy, varied tunes, great acting.
What I didn't like
Minor sound issues toward beginning
My overall impression
Definitely a sensory treat, Turbulence! packs creative production value into their latest comedy musical that might feature the group’s best musical numbers yet. The fast-paced plot and well-drawn characters make the play easy to enjoy and follow and the music (which is largely inspired by upbeat 80’s pop-rock but includes a fun country-sing-a-long and a dreary but lovely acapella piece that captures the emotional low point) is perfectly weaved into the story.
The acting and casting are once again spot-on, with each member of the troupe taking on a fun archetype and bringing their own clever subversive quirks.
The stage design is purposefully minimal and the colorful, overwhelming lighting design is compelling and engaging, doing much of the heavy lifting in terms of effects. The show is great fun and another example of independent theater done right.
