The Shadow Whose Prey the Hunter Becomes (Under the Radar 2020) NYC Reviews and Tickets

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(2 Ratings)

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Members say

The power of neuro-diversity, Relevant, Ambitious, Intense, Thought-provoking

About the Show

This new work weaves a narrative through the ethics of mass food production, human rights, the social impact of automation and the projected dominance of artificial intelligence in the world.

From the show:

Weaving a narrative through the ethics of mass food production, human rights, the social impact of automation and the projected dominance of artificial intelligence in the world, THE SHADOW WHOSE PREY THE HUNTER BECOMES is a theatrical revelation inspired by mistakes, misreadings, misleadings and misunderstanding, SHADOW reminds us that none of us are self-sufficient and all of us are responsible.

THE SHADOW WHOSE PREY THE HUNTER BECOMES is a story about a public meeting, the type of meeting you would hope to happen in a certain kind of democracy.

How do we come together to make decisions that are in the best interest of a civic society? This is a play about individual and collective responsibility.

Show-Score Member Reviews (2)

Relevant, Intense, Great writing, Intelligent, Ambitious

See it if To take in a thoughtful, challenging, lively work written and performed by mentally disabled writer/actors who provoke and challenge.

Don't see it if You’re looking for traditional narrative. This is structured but experimental work that values ideas over plot. Read more

The power of neuro-diversity, Fully committed cast of talented performers, Humorous and endearing, Thought-provoking

See it if Have interest in technology, neuro-diversity, disability, democracy, and an Australian acting troupe that also developed the piece.

Don't see it if Have a narrow sense of what performance can be.

Critic Reviews (7)

"When Disability Isn’t a Special Need but a Special Skill: Two productions at the Under the Radar Festival ask if the theater is ready to embrace the artistry of autism and other once disqualifying conditions."
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"What’s Over the Top at the Under the Radar Festival?"
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"UNDER THE RADAR: 'FEOS' & 'THE SHADOW WHOSE PREY THE HUNTER BECOMES' at The Public Theater"
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5/5 Stars. "Under the Radar import from Australia is unexpectedly brilliant."
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"A series of conversations about the dialogue around political correctness…the cast, all disabled…each debate that description of themselves…The collectively built text speaks well to the uncertainties around ethics and language in our time."
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Score: 96%. "The Public Theater's always enlightening Under the Radar Series in its 16th year is now in full swing with 22 offerings and one of its most impressive is 'The Shadow Whose Prey the Hunter Becomes.'"
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"The long arty title and the vague, grand description are misleading. 'The Shadow etc.' has a straightforward subject and a clear point of view: 'We are a group of people with disabilities, fighting oppression and injustice,' says one of the four performers."
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