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...story takes place in a police state and follows Katurian as he undergoes a brutal interrogation regarding his work. The detectives leading the investigation suspect the author of committing a series of child murders, which are incidences that closely resemble the plots of his short stories. In this production??s interpretation of the play, the narrative weaves together scenes from the interrogation and reenactments of Katurian’s own stories, blurring the line between the artist’s reality and the world of his invention...
...Just a Housewife”—one of the most engaging and effective musical numbers in the production??tells the story of housewife Kate Rushton (charmingly portrayed by Annie J. Mitran ’13). Mitran plays Kate with a moving vocal performance. Shameful of the stereotypes of the housewife, Mitran says, “All I am is someone’s mother; all I am is someone’s wife.” Despite the judgment of others over her lack of a career, Mitran ends her song with pride, declaring...
...throbbing headache and not much more. But the play succeeds by not taking itself too seriously—the play-within-a-play format allows the cast to repeatedly break the fourth wall, and they offer a touch of self-conscious humor that avoids any potential frustration with the production??s opaqueness. Maupassant (Philip Y. Gingerich ’13), installed among the audience members, occasionally cheers on, shouts at, and has conversations with those onstage, while the theater manager, as Leah sobs over the body of her dead husband, exclaims exasperatedly, “Shut...
From the monstrous papier maché mole that is suspended over the stage for the duration of the performance to a flaming-red lobster, remote controlled, the production??s staging provides an extra layer of madness to complement the actors’ efforts. While the props fit this manic mood, the sound accompaniment—mostly composed of indie rock acts like The Antlers—often feels overwrought. Tunes like The Antlers’ “Bear,” whose lyrics chronicle the effects of an abortion on a couple’s relationship, make...
...time the production loses control completely, as the actors toss away the script and start exhorting audience members to get out of their seats and “change!” it’s difficult not to be won over by the production??s whimsical chaos. It is unclear whether, when the layers are peeled away, “Leah” maintains coherence. While it provides plenty to think about, and the ending sheds some light on the play’s central meaning, there are still multiple interpretations to choose from?...