Orangutan

solo performance · orangutan · Ages 15+ · United States of America

one person show
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Review by JOHN PATRICK DALY

June 10, 2019 certified reviewer

What I liked

Kristina is the highlight of the show, which is good because she is the only one on stage for the entirety of it. Her “holier than thou” aura works perfectly for this character, and we delight in and hate her at various moments in the show. The multiple timeline aspect of the show surprised me and kept me guessing what was going to happen next.

What I didn't like

The show felt a bit long. Some of the story moments could have been activated by movement or interaction. Kristina is captivating, but I found myself drifting from time to time.

My overall impression

Excellent acting and a surprisingly fantastical structure make for a neat twist on the character and story you may not have known but always suspected. And that wig. That wig is divine.

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