The Troubadour Struck By Lightning (FringeNYC) NYC Reviews and Tickets
Show-Score Member Reviews (12)
See it if you want an enjoyable community theatre vibe, talented players & a playful, entertaing mode
Don't see it if you're expecting a solemn history lesson on the ways of romantic love of the middle ages
See it if you want a new take on medieval European Muslim history. Great story telling.
Don't see it if this is of no interest to you.
See it if You like period pieces, a small venue, which is actually set up well (including the bano), Monty Python". "Spamalot", "Something Rotten"
Don't see it if Hate community theatre, period pieces, slight stereotypes, homosexuality
See it if are open to a long and involved history of some ancient lands and people. Too much geography and not enough drama.
Don't see it if you want to look at your watch more than the stage.
See it if You really like writing that makes you think. Also if you want to see a show about 13th century homosexuality.
Don't see it if You don't like the theme, need a straight forward plot, if you're a fan of well directed shows with more then mixed talented cast.
See it if You want to see an expertly staged show with a strong ensemble. You like history with a slice of Monty Python
Don't see it if You get confused by names (each actor plays several roles with unique names)
See it if you like creative music and dance
Don't see it if you want to understand everything
See it if You like history
Don't see it if You just want fluff.
Critic Reviews (2)
"The actors are fearless, and make great use of verbal and physical comedy in every scene. The dialogue, however, can be quite dense, so I fear that many of the nuances and specific details are lost on the audience. It seems to me that Malin is incredibly passionate about this rich history. However, the result is too much information crammed into a one-hour performance, and I am unclear what overall message he wants the audience to leave with."
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"The modern references Malin sprinkled into his text were quite wonderful…The biggest obstacle...was the space...This is a play that was intimate and the vastness of the 14th Street Y was detrimental...The ensemble did their best to combat the woes of the stage by becoming a tight ensemble. Though there were some strong individual performances, 'The Troubadour Struck By Lightning' was truly a team effort. There is incredible richness in Ed Malin's text."
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