Le Grand Voyage

See it if you would love to see clowns give a wonderful portrayal of political immigration

Don't see it if you hate or fear clowns

Also I was at an 87 until the author threw in an epilogue for the last scene in order to have a "happy" ending. The only unrealistic part of the show.

This show shows a "political" rather than an economic immigration. Immigrants from a Russian/Ukrainian village, not wealthy but not starving, leave in anticipation of a "pogrom" type situation. Life on the other side is not a bed of roses (in fact quite uncomfortable), but safety with freedom is quite a reward.

I was surprised that the audience, largely Russian immigrants, failed to laugh as the author explored the small mindedness of village life. Something that should have been recognized and embraced, even if exaggerated.... Read more Read less

See it if You like or want to know about clown, absurdity and all the delightful endeavors of theatre. These folks are a tight ensemble of zany fun

Don't see it if You’re looking for a big time Broadway production. You have no imagination or sense of humor or wonder. You don’t care about the clown

See it if You would like a non verbal production of a clown family on a journey.

Don't see it if You need dialogue or don’t appreciate circus style theatrics.

Also This was a delightful show and fun for an entire family. You were able to see the journey of the clown family move from one city to another. In another scene one of the clown children meets his sweetheart and they wed and move away. Near the end of the show the clown family reunites to celebrate as the younger clown couple is going to have a baby. This was a fun and enchanting hour of entertainment.... Read more Read less

See it if You enjoy surprise and delight by game artists with terrific skill.

Don't see it if You want mostly talk or easy story lines.

See it if Like clowning or have any interest in seeing clowning done.

Don't see it if Require dialogue--this entirely physical movement, music and sound effects.

Also Le Grand Voyage is, as the program describes, "an experimental theatrical clown fable" about an immigrant family. I've only seen clowning once before and this is the first time I've seen a complete plot done through it and it worked.

Note--I received my ticket at a discount pursuant to Show Score's Member Nights program.

The use of scenery, physical movement, incidental music and sound effects worked perfectly (for example, the physicality of simulating the plane flight and the use of "Sing With a Swing" as incidental music when the family was coming through customs. This was all done while retaining a cognizable story line.... Read more Read less

See it if you enjoy unique and clever entertainment.

Don't see it if have a small capacity for whimsy.

See it if You enjoy clowning. Bare bones 'poor' theater with some clever staging and pleasing performances.

Don't see it if You want to understand the story arc, characters, or relationships in the piece. While sweet, this play was mostly incoherent.

See it if You enjoy unique, original storytelling.

Don't see it if You like non traditional theater