Axis Company presents an ensemble driven adaptation of the 1952 Western classic. More…
In this interpretation of 'High Noon,' the Wild West is not the place of heroes and adventure, but a landscape of overbearing nothingness where humans, and their moral conflicts, are cast in glaring light. As the town awaits the alleged return, and savage revenge streak, of a murderer on the noon train, their marshal desperately tries to rally support and save his own life.
See it if if you liked the western high noon. Good ensembles. a short show.
Don't see it if if you want a grander, longer show. If you want a more in depth performance.
See it if Pending arrival of murderer tests townspeople’s character. Staging & sound amplify the terror. Feels like “The Twilight Zone”. Well acted.
Don't see it if Ambiguous ending open to interpretation. Does it matter what happens next? Maybe these people are already in purgatory.
See it if Heightened ambiguity & ominous stagecraft highlight eerie adapt of classic '50's western Stylish staging & choreography keep audience alert
Don't see it if For maximum effect, basic plotline of movie a must Can loose story threads w/ numerous actors & tonal quality Still packs a sinister punch
See it if you’d like to see a Western that blows the genre open, but not before it pays the original its deepest respects.
Don't see it if for you the Western is sacred, or you can’t bear to see the original film tampered with, or you’re looking for a conventional play.
Also “High Noon” succeeds in 2 infrequently compatible realms. It’s a total... Read more Read less
See it if you want to see an expert cast tackle a tradition and make it their own. Superb lighting, perfect setting. great costumes
Don't see it if Only one hour (could be a positive for some)..
See it if Waiting for God-ot & the angry guy on the noon train. Metaphorical (grey-shades) monochromatic costumes confound innate impulse to pick hero
Don't see it if Ensemble remains on stage for the hour duration. Simple set then becomes cluttered w/ townies. Loud end effects. Guns.
Also Haunting aural cues. Political intent. Morality play.
See it if enjoy charged, non-preachy scripts evincing mysteries of human behavior: outsiders, insiders, principles, compromise, community, justice
Don't see it if you want either pure naturalism or a handkerchief-waving Western replica; you don’t like serious suspense
Also I hadn’t seen the movie and thought this plot and script were fascinat... Read more Read less
See it if you want fascinating ensemble production of a classic movie that only live theater can do. Very different in a good way,
Don't see it if you are expecting the Gary Cooper Western.
See it if you know (& love) the movie, you will DEF do your homework & understand this is NOT the movie. Highly stylized, compacted into 70min.
Don't see it if you won't do your homework, 'cause you won't get it. You'll be confused w/all the quirky talking/non-stop movement & abrupt curtain-call.
See it if you're a fan of the movie and find the story of a man standing up for what is right and is unable to get society to help him.
Don't see it if you're not a fan of experimental theatre where people don't look at each other when speaking in stilted manner, and underlining thesis
See it if you like intense acting, appreciate good sound design, feel a connection with the movie High Noon
Don't see it if don't like loud gun noises even though no guns are shot, not in the mood for a western plot,
Also I was charged up by the other reviews to see this but I did not enjoy ... Read more Read less
See it if you want a challenging retelling of the High Noon story with inventive staging and great acting
Don't see it if you haven't seen the movie High Noon or saw it a long time ago. You may have trouble following it. Also the ending is very anti-climatic
See it if A packed one-hour stage production of Gary Cooper classic High Noon. Great staging, sound, and direction. Good ensemble acting.
Don't see it if A very stylized adaptation opens with strobe lighting and loud gunshots followed by many men with guns. Promise of threat and acute tension
Also fails to develop as well as it could because of monotonous all gray/ b... Read more Read less
See it if you don't mind a disjointed and somewhat confusing show where I couldn't emotionally connect -- but enjoy a highly stylized production.
Don't see it if are looking for a show where you connect with characters beyond the surface caricature "persona" level.
See it if You enjoy cowboy and Western movies, or if you enjoy a revenge story between cowboys...
Don't see it if You prefer light stories or different genre of plays or different types of performances ...
See it if You enjoy an eerie presentation of the old movie. Surreal.
Don't see it if You just want to sit and relax without thinking.
See it if you'd like a great ensemble, stylistic staging, peroid costumes and intriguing symbolism in a proven story about moral code and civics.
Don't see it if if you disliked the film, or dislike non-traditional staging and delivery.
Also I am a big fan of the film and assumed it would impact my appreciation... Read more Read less
See it if You enjoy an abridged theater interpretation of a classic cowboy movie.
Don't see it if You need a quick paced, fluid production with a strong lead character.
See it if You like character studies, western themes, great staging, political intrique
Don't see it if confusion, lots of dialogue, my husband fell asleep, disappointing plot & ending
See it if you thrill to see great ensemble, great direction, excellent costume & sound design, minimalist set, smart adaptation of classic Western
Don't see it if repetition, surrealism, need for plot or deeper meaning drive your theatre choices. This is art for art lovers & doesn't always make sense
Also An empty all-white stage, 10 fantastic actors, ambitious direction, dr... Read more Read less
See it if you enjoy seeing a great ensemble at work. Minimalistic slick design. Nothing happens and everything happens at once. Superior sound design
Don't see it if you prefer realism in theater. You have trouble following rapid switching between the scenes.
See it if you appreciate stylized, innovative interpretations of a known story, great ensemble cast, intimate theater experiences
Don't see it if you want all the dialogue to make perfect sense and to be naturally conversational or if you require shiny broadway pizzaz
Also Often compared to Waiting for Godot, if you are looking for a very cre... Read more Read less
See it if You want to see an ensemble at their utmost best. True theatre artistry. The imagery is burned into the retina of my mind's eye. Incredible.
Don't see it if You enjoy kitchen sink theatre.
Also Full disclosure, this was my first Axis Company production. Their repu... Read more Read less