The Pod

lucid dramatics / spy brunch · Ages 21+ · United States of America

world premiere
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Review by ERIK BLAIR

June 09, 2019 certified reviewer

What I liked

As always, Katelyn Schiller was great in her performance—which is good, as this show is entirely centered on that. In twenty minutes, she manages to create a scenario that has a full beginning, middle and end—and has emotional resonance within it that solidly hits you.

I also really appreciated the simple but effective way this production introduces you to the world you are stepping into with a calm, reasoned and (what would be entirely natural if it were really happening) opening.

What I didn't like

It did feel rushed, which might have been a design choice or might be because of trying to maintain specific timing for Fringe. And by rushed I don’t mean Schiller’s performance (which had a sharp and fast speed to it that was interesting to watch and interact with)—more that the entire thing felt like it should be 5-10 minutes longer, somehow.

My overall impression

A great example of how immersive theatre can generate a small, intimate story through characterization and narrative.

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