Citizens of the Gray or the Dark Thing that Sleeps Inside Me

See it if You have never seen anything like it. Each person may have their own interpretation. Total new EXPERIENCE.

Don't see it if NOT A lot of speech. If you look away you may get lost. Intense drama. Lotsa symbolism.

See it if You’re up for a visually striking, endlessly inventive and tightly choreographed experience performed by an outstanding ensemble.

Don't see it if You’re unable to simply go with a purely theatrical experience, need plot or narrative or dislike experimental theatre of any kind.

Also Few words are spoken—or needed—in this inventive, original and visually striking evening of scenes and vignettes that explore as a starting point latent themes in Ibsen, Strindberg, Williams & Inge.

With an edgy sweep of non-stop invention and imagery alternately gorgeous, disturbing, mysterious (and while there are echoes of Brecht, Kantor, Lecoq and even Grotowski — white men, all) Elia Schneider and her terrific ensemble have found their own distinctive visual and rhythmic language, one distinctly warmer, more layered, intuitively Latin American and definitely universal.

The actors are a true convincing ensemble, each acting fully with their bodies, faces, eyes; totally in it, creating their Citizens. Lighting, costumes and sound were exceptional, almost another character, and the soundtrack and score memorable.

As in life, the women here are mostly stronger than the men: a quiet feminist subtext. Fresh, playful and modern, this piece is a perfect fit for this #MeToo moment; go.... Read more Read less

See it if You like to see nonlinear art that challenges you to feel and process your response.

Don't see it if You want a clear narrative.

See it if Incredible stage direction and many powerful messages delivered by an immensely talented cast. This is an inspired production. Great fun !!

Don't see it if You have no artistic vision or are not open minded.

Also To truly appreciate this unique and wonderfully executed production, one may have to see it twice to catch all the nuances and performances. This was fun to watch.... Read more Read less

See it if Thought-provoking, engaging, moving, inspiring! I was immersed into the stories - raw, emotional and beautiful! You’ll be inspired!

Don't see it if Go see it!

See it if You're into visually stunning situations that make you think and reflect about our humanity, society, life and the whole system we live in.

Don't see it if You're not ready to see the dark side of humankind.