Journey in Light and Shadow
Closed 1h 30m
Journey in Light and Shadow
75

Journey in Light and Shadow NYC Reviews and Tickets

75%
(11 Ratings)
Positive
82%
Mixed
9%
Negative
9%
Members say
Ambitious, Clever, Great acting, Intense, Quirky

About the Show

August Strindberg Rep presents the English-language premiere of Danish writer Stig Dalager's mysterious play within a play for three actors.

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Show-Score Member Reviews (11)

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139 Reviews | 19 Followers
75
Ambitious, Meta drama, Quirky, Quiet, Atypical

See it if you want to ponder the meaning of relationships between the actors when acting and when not and what it means.

Don't see it if you are easily bored by a slow quietness of a production.

53 Reviews | 25 Followers
69
Confusing, Intriguing, Slow, Ambitious

See it if like intimate setting and you want to support a small theatre venue

Don't see it if are looking for lively and uplifting performance Read more

25 Reviews | 6 Followers
80
Absorbing, Clever, Ambitious

See it if 3 actors playing 9 roles in absorbing 3 act play within a play. The show comes to life when Fergus Scully leaves his desk. Great actor.

Don't see it if Don't like to think too hard as show could be a bit confused.

8 Reviews | 1 Follower
89
Intelligent, Well acted, good dialogue, interesting concept.

See it if You like theatre that keeps you guessing and stimulates the mind.

Don't see it if You don't have a good sense of imagination.

8 Reviews | 5 Followers
16
Banal, Cliched, Excruciating, Indulgent, Insipid

See it if you have a case of incurable insomnia. or hemorrhoids that only get relief from constant squirming in your seat.

Don't see it if you're looking for snappy, clever dialogue, fascinating characters. Read more

1 Review | 1 Follower
95
Ambitious, Clever, Entertaining, Intense, Profound

See it if Captivating dialogue and great acting

Don't see it if Don't like to stay focused

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1 Review | 1 Follower
93
Indulgent, Quirky, Profound, Intelligent, Great writing

See it if Like poetic writing, simple direction, strong acting

Don't see it if Want a great laugh - can be a downer

1 Review | 1 Follower
92
Great acting, Refreshing, Thought-provoking

See it if Good acting, simple staging

Don't see it if Like happy theater

Critic Reviews (1)

Theatre is Easy
March 30th, 2017

“Carter is surely a highlight of the production. With a pronounced presence as the aging actor, she switches effortlessly between her various roles with perfect clarity and distinction. However, it’s difficult to follow the entangled threads of each character in the worlds they simultaneously exist in. Although this is the nature of the play itself, the production might land with a more powerful note if these different dimensions were made more distinct.”
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