New Ohio Theatre and The Assembly in collaboration with IRT Theatre present this tragicomic examination of art-making and evolution through the lens of one man's death. More…
The Great Man is dead. The family of Wyatt Holloway, American novelist, squints into the light where his shadow used to be. What is his legacy, and is it possible to create a new, better order of things? Inspired by Kabuki theater and interviews with our mentors, The Assembly and a multigenerational ensemble ponder the mysteries of bourbon, coffee, and what makes a meaningful life.
See it if Aging & art; choice versus action & commitment; love & transience – are issues that compel. Pace is slow but Samuels monologue worth it all.
Don't see it if A deliberate pace and issues of life, death and art don't appeal, even in an intelligent and honest rumination with some fine performances.
See it if You like thought provoking, albeit long shows, that make you think about life, death, happiness, etc. that makes the most of its small stage
Don't see it if you don't like slightly humorous and thought provoking shows that drag without much of a driving force getting it to the end.
See it if You enjoy slow burns, a little confusion, slice of life dramas
Don't see it if You consider yourself impatient. This play dragged often
See it if you like dramatic plays. Acting was good and staging was interesting. Thought provoking
Don't see it if you don't like though provoking shows about death and relationships dynamics between family memebers.
See it if You like plots that are confusing and make no sense. Also, if you like seeing characters that don't belong together get together.
Don't see it if You enjoy good theater. This was not good theater. I felt bad for the actors. They were so enthusiastic and seemed unaware how bad it is.
See it if you like to be challenged, you enjoy great acting and precise, ambitious writing.
Don't see it if you're not interested in innovative theater.