"While 'The Runaway' contains many moving and poignant scenes, there are times where the play becomes a bit too ambitious, particularly in its attempt to coalesce the heartbreaking story of homeless children with Greek mythology. 'The Runaway' shines brightest when it shies away from grandiose verse or historical allusions, because the soul of the play clearly resides in the compassionate storytelling and interactions of the lost children."
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"All of the performers were striving to give epic performances, but the script is not strong enough to keep one’s attention. It needs to be cut down to an hour...Xoregos has directed the work, and it is too labored with endless blackouts, long musical underscoring, and no pace. The characters all get stuck in the same sentimental tonality and pick up on each others’ rhythms...I think this production would work if judiciously pruned and paced up."
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