"Overall this ensemble performs very well, even with a script that proves inconsistent. Williams tries to tie together so many stories, ideas, and themes that it's difficult to tell where he wants the story to go. As a result, 'Occupation: Dragonslayer' feels choppy, with some characters' actions contradicting their personalities. Though the most glaring inconsistency is the piece's message of community."
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"Directed so beautifully by Stephen Ryan, 'Dragonslayer’ is about that pride, that love, that kinship. And that magic. Our collectiveness as people, as New Yorkers, was magical…The songs are beautiful, poignant and funny. The cast–a solid ensemble. A few performers who stood out for this reviewer among an outstanding cast are Cait Kelly as Jenny the waitress hoping to be an actress and John Mervini as Damon Slade…Thank you Isle of Shoals for bringing back this gem of a musical."
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"It feels like running through a list of archetypes checking off those present rather than watching one or two really develop as characters. The overall effect was to make the story seem drawn-out and without focus. Similarly, among the abundant musical numbers were several that didn’t feel like they helped move the story along at all. They simply didn’t land with any kind of emotional force...It’s clear that a lot of love went into putting this production together, but it just misses the mark."
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