HAUNTING RIGHTS

theatreghosts · Ages 13+ · United States of America

world premiere
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Review by JAY DUTCHER

June 19, 2023 certified reviewer
tagged as: ghosts · theatrical · drama · Dark Comedy

What I liked

The direction was stylized with a fantastic use of space and tech – it was a visually exciting show. I absolutely loved the groups of actors having two discussions on stage at the same time. Amazing performances from the actors as well!

What I didn't like

I didn’t connect to the treatment of the two coquette-ish girls as they were written in the script. I was bothered by their flirting with a much older man and I didn’t feel like that man’s participation in that flirting meshed with his otherwise patriarchal arch (he laments over his daughter who doesn’t visit his spot of death anymore).

I also felt the revealed relationship of the two girls is confusing and the explanation is done inelegantly, adding very little to the overall theme of the show.

My overall impression

A thought-provoking dark comedy/drama exploring death via the recently (and not very recently) deceased. While I didn’t connect with some aspects of the script, it was well-performed and directed with interesting theatrical ideas.

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