Glass Guignol: The Brother and Sister Play
About the show
The newest work from storied experimental theater collective Mabou Mines is inspired by the complex relationship between Tennessee Williams and his sister Rose. More…
Framed through Williams’ 'The Two Character Play,' and interwoven with iconic narrative from many other Williams plays, short stories and poems, 'Glass Guignol' invites us to explore the constellation of questions this fascinating and troubled writer raises through a kaleidoscope of identities, histories, and secrets. Both metaphoric and literal, 'Glass Guignol' explores the nature of the creative process, its triumphs…and its terrors. Indeed, a puppet version of Mary Shelley, who knows a thing or two about fear and monsters, offers real-time commentary via texting.
See it if You're on some sort of hallucinogenic drugs that can transform a piece of art from indulgent and cliche to brilliance??
Don't see it if You are a normal functioning human being who likes good things and dislikes bad ones.
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