Yellow Wallpaper

ensemble theatre · denise m. barrett · Ages 8+ · United States of America

family friendly world premiere
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BOB LEGGETT certified reviewer June 22, 2018
This was a difficult play to review. On the one hand, the ending left us with more questions unanswered than we had before it began. On the other hand, the acting of Tatum Langton as Jane was truly wonderful, given the script she was given.... full review
ANONYMOUS certified reviewer June 23, 2018
I thought this show was very thought provoking. The lead, Tatum Langton, performed beautifully and with intention. I have read the short story and thought the adaption was very well done. ... full review
ANONYMOUS certified reviewer June 24, 2018
tagged as: emotional · serious
I really like stories of people losing their grip on reality and this was definitely in that vein.... full review
MELINDA GRACE certified reviewer June 25, 2018
tagged as: Horror · Madness · Relationships · drama
Ambitious, intriguing, and had me on the edge of my seat. ... full review
KAT MICHELS certified reviewer June 12, 2018
#SkipItLa The Yellow Wallpaper was the first piece of feminist literature I ever read, and certainly the first story I ever read that took a stark look at mental illness. Through Jane’s journal entries, reader’s get to see her descent into madness in her own voice, as well as the ludicrous treatments that she receives. Everyone else in the story is secondary, including her husband who also serves as her doctor. This play reverses that, and thus loses the brilliance of the short story. The actors did an admirable job with the script they were given. Tatum Langton, as Jane, was brilliant. Especially since the majority of her part required her to react to what was happening around her. Matt Hudacs, as John, walked the line between caring/... full review