The Arsonist of Venice

Drama · hollow visions · Ages 16+ · United States of America

world premiere
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Review by SHANNON CORBEIL

June 23, 2023 certified reviewer
tagged as: poetic · Lyrical · unflinching · dark · powerful

What I liked

I am in awe of artists who can explore the pains of the human experience in the unflinching way ARSONIST OF VENICE does. This play is like sipping whiskey — it burns on the way down but leaves you feeling warm and a little bit softer.

What I didn't like

No notes here, just admiration.

My overall impression

Blake Shields writes and performs with his whole soul. This is a dark, virulent piece told in the poetic and lyrical way I’ve come to associate with Shields’ voice. The actors left everything they had on stage.

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