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PLAY
- An Evening With Olaf
- Angry Jellow Bubbles
Anything Show
Avalanche
Beatrice And Virgil In Paradise
Benefit Of Doubt
Breton's Dream
Chain Reactions
Chasing Rabbits
Condensed Works Of Frank Cullen
Counting The Ways (A Vaudeville)
Crazy Lady
Devil, Doctor Faustus And …
Disengaged
Don't Tap On The Glass
Double Counterpoint
Dr. Constance Cumming …
First Woman Plural
Floating Bone
From Shit Grows The Roses
Gretl
Happy Endings Are Overrated
Hold Me!
Imbecillus
It Came From Beneath The Kilt!
Jack The Ripper Slept Here …
Kiwi Standup Experience
Male Diva
Ma-Ma-Mamalia
My Penis In And Out Of Trouble
Myth Of Sisyphus
Neo Surrealists
Number 2
Opium
Regular Show
Run Jenny
Seeds Of Longing…
Slam, Bam, Thank You Ma'am
Sole Searching
State Of The Empire Address
Stew!
Ten
That Dorothy Parker
Theatre/Plague
Thicker Than Water
Tim's Magic Lantern Show
Tragical History Of Dr. Faustus
Trailer Trash Tabloid!
Treachery
Withering Glances
Woven
Zewski's Folly
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- 1play = Withering Glances
2name = Vince Vitale
3email = WorldGazer@aol.com
4rating = 4 Stars
5review = Withering Glances
Withering Glances is a play by Mike McElligott and Trevor Allen based on
the compelling notion that we all have "shadow selves," disembodied
spirits which are always there in the background and interacting with other
shadows. Moreover, the effect light plays in our actions and influence
on the cosmos. A film projection annoying placed on the side of the stage
made it difficult to watch the film and keep an eye on the characters at
the same time. We have a husband and wife and the parallel universe of
their shadow selves coping with hard times in their relationship. Note:
the shadows have wills and considerations of their own. The enigma of the
resolution and whether the shadow self of the wife will effect that resolution,
gives Withering Glances a very "dark" ending. It is worth seeing
for this concept worked through, which reminded me of Jung's concepts of
the anima and the collective unconscious.
- 1play = Withering Glances
2name = Greg Nott
3email = Gregor8SF@aol.com
4rating = 5 Stars
5review = Wow! This is a unique show, even for the Fringe: part cinema,
part psychological investigation ... and totally fascinating. There were
moments I felt as if I were eavesdropping on my past relationships. Experimental
theater that feels so authentic is a real gem in my book.
I will never forget seeing this show.
- 1play = Withering Glances
2name = Malcolm Grissom
3email = malcolm_grissom@hotmail.com
4rating = 4 Stars
5review = Again, Carl's directing ability is evident. The timing is very
good. This piece, though, doesn't work as a multi-media show. I found the
video segments, and the noisy projec
- 1play = Withering Glances
2name = Sid Elexan
3email = SidE@att.world.net
4rating = 4 Stars
5review = Withering Glances blends together film and theatre to provide
a unique examination of a relationship withering apart. The play uses darkness,
light and shadows to illuminate what lurks within the two characters. The
film provides a glimpse into the subconcious or dream world of the characters.
The acting is bold, and captivating. The overall experience is provocative
and challenging. I would recommend this play for a wonderful theatre experience.
- 1play = Withering Glances
2name = Mia Paschal
3email =
4rating = 4 Stars
5review = I found Withering Glances to be a moving and truthful rendering
of the disintegration of a relationship. Beautiful writing, perfect casting
on all counts(and Adam Chipkin's performance is heartwrenchingly true),
and the direction was sharp, clean, and elegant.
- 1play = Withering glances
2name = David Carr
3email = motopu2aol.com
4rating = 4 Stars
5review = Amazingly tight interplay of live actors and film footage. Read
the program before the show starts to get a feel for the process used in
the creation of this play. Every duality amd metaphor was well thought
out. Although not a comedy as promised in the schedule, this play was a
pleasure to watch because the amount of work that went into it was very
evident. The cast (and their shadows) were very easy to look at as well.
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