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CASEY ALCOSER
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June 17, 2023
While ultimately not my cup of tea, Nocturne proves an excellent showcase of the grim and lonely hold that grief has over the heart and body.
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GRIFFIN CRAWFORD
certified reviewer
June 13, 2023
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impotence ·
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Forgiveness
Smart use of a black box theater. Well paced production of a script that tempts momentum killing dramatic pauses. Strong direction. Well cast....
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JAMES BABBIN
certified reviewer
June 12, 2023
Simple and subtle directions with solid performances make this poignant one-act worth checking out....
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CAMERON CHYUN
certified reviewer
June 11, 2023
My thoughts are mixed. I admire the courage and uniqueness of Nocturne's script being presented as a play/novel hybrid where actions are both seen and verbally described. Especially with how well the main lead was able to confront such a challenge. The somber, longing tone was absolutely well-conveyed in its entire run as a result of the positives I mentioned.
Unfortunately, I felt as if this resulted in the other actors having very little to do, and combined with the complaint I had about the transitions, made their roles feel even more vestigial. I preferred their visual presence as opposed to having Ryan play even those characters (which would be silly) but compromises were certainly possible. The Son's narration is at its best when it...
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TRACEY PALEO, GIA ON THE MOVE (OFFICIAL PRESS)
gia on the move (also writes for broadway world. voting member, ladcc)
certified reviewer
June 25, 2023
NOCTURNE beautifully and quietly expresses the deep-seated grief of a man after the accidental murder of his sister. (Formal review is forthcoming)...
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ALEX HANNO
certified reviewer
June 18, 2023
Nocturne was a poetic, almost lyrical piece that felt as much like a musical performance as it did a play. It was beautiful and haunting all at once....
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