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Above photo: Keith Eric Chappelle as Ion and Patricia Santomasso as one of the Chorus. Photo by Carol Rosegg.
Post a comment and tell us your thoughts about our production of Ion.
Above photo: Keith Eric Chappelle as Ion and Patricia Santomasso as one of the Chorus. Photo by Carol Rosegg.
Labels: Ethan McSweeny, Euripides, Ion, Shakespeare Theatre Company, Sidney Harman Hall, Theater, Theatre
posted by Shakespeare Theatre Company at 12:09 PM
10 Comments:
Ive never read the play, but I think that the modern scheme helped to counterbalance the predictable ending. Interesting, however, that the theme cited in the program - can we trust the gods to tell the truth? - was only briefly addressed in one or two lines by Ion at the end.
The addition of songs was a nice touch; its a fun play for Spring. Id never would have thought to hear a Jackson Five song in a greek play. Excellent!
Here's my review.
I really enjoyed the performance...the opening puppetry sequence was a pleasant surprise. The Chorus was obnoxiously humorous and engaging. By the play’s end, not only was I clapping along but I had a smile plastered across my face. The modern day spin of the production was wonderfully delivered.
Stunning spectacle! Excellent ensemble, clever, engaging and fun!
Ion was so funny! We really enjoyed the show!
The performance was excellent - actors flew under the ceiling, had bright costumes and sang!
The audience was disappointing though - nobody had flowers for the actors...
"Ion" is a wonderful performance. It’s visually entertaining, funny, smart, wise, moving and greatly played. Modern revision adds to its light and humorous side, in clever way plays with Greek tragedy schemes. But "Ion" is not only “good old fun” it is deeper then you may think. It raises questions and deals with dramas human beings were struggling for centuries: who am I? Who are people around me? Who are gods? Are there any? What do they do with us? Are they really that holy so we can trust them? Or is that only a cruel joke and they are toying with us like with puppets? In this aspect "Ion" is timeless and when finally your cheeks stop hurting from laughter the deeper impression stays, touches you and... (well, this part which you need to feel yourself)… maybe this is how modern catharsis looks like…
What a delightful evening (4.3.09) and easy way to enjoy as Greek play!
I agree with Brodo project about the play's ending with a Jackson Five song. I am trying to track down the song's name and its lyrics but with no luck. Any help would be appreciated.
This is a first time blog for me so I don't have the appropriate blog account -- apparently -- so I am using the "anonymous" route.
Regards to all from Barry in DC.
If you knew nothing about Greek Drama or Euripides, and could willing suspend a ton of disbelief, the play was fun and a light romp, perfect for spring. The odd juxtaposition of togas etc. for the gods, priestess, and Ion with the modern dress of the rest didn't quite work. Might have been more effective, if the Gods had been updated as well with some little token to indicate it. Hard to believe the mods really believed, thus the whole thing was given a very campy feel...which maybe was necessary. The flying birds were beautiful. There were many humorous touches, and if you had no preconceptions, or could set them aside for 95 minutes, it was a lot of fun
My wife and I thougth the play and the acting were terrible.
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