A Time Traveler's Guide to the Present

solo performance · park & ride theatre company · Ages 16+ · United States of America

one person show world premiere
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Review by CAMERON ROSE

June 16, 2019 certified reviewer
tagged as: Sci Fi

What I liked

Beautiful writing, exciting and well played music (Harvey scores his own show live with an electric guitar), presented by a strong performer who is constantly giving the audience new things to look at and think about. A very minimalist set creates the feeling of being in some kind of sci fi lab testing room, and the wonderfully complex lighting and projection design took the audience on a journey.

What I didn't like

Nothing. This show is an even balance of intellect and emotion that gave me a lot to reflect on while I drove home and into the following day.

My overall impression

A great piece of interesting amd engaging science fiction that never sacrificed its emotional heart for the science. Even when the real science got a little over my head I never felt alienated or disconnected. I laughed with and felt deeply for all of the characters, whom Doug Harvey plays with strong technically skill; his body, voice, and presence completely changing with each new person.

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