In Blue

See it if The relationship between German painter Franz Marc and bohemian poet Else Lasker Schüler is at the core of this wildly theatrical play

Don't see it if written and directed by Ran Xia. The language is robust, surprising, and poetic, and the staging is full of inventive flourishes that

Also complement the play's expressionistic style. This is a play about an intense friendship and two people connecting through art, and across time and space. It's also about war, being the Other, and needing to feel secure and be seen. You may not follow every nuance of the action but it's a gorgeous experience regardless. It's also really funny in parts. The actors, Finn Kilgore as Franz and Alyssa Simon as Else, do superb work here. Musician Luke Santy provides a beautiful, rich live score, and set, lighting, and costume design are very well done.... Read more Read less