review: Propeller Theater Co.'s "Comedy of Errors"
Yesterday Alexx and I went to see the all-male Propeller Theatre Company's performance of "Comedy of Errors" at the Huntington Theatre
http://www.huntingtontheatre.org/season/production.aspx?id=8517&gclid=CMzG5v_Dn6kCFVJ25Qod_xbNsg .
It was very funny, very high-energy, and very very silly. I'm still not sure I really believe the bit about the naked man with the lit sparkler (needless to say, this is not a performance which I would recommend to the Shakespeare purist--good thing I don't know any of that sort). The musical accompaniment (also provided byt he fourteen member troupe) added to the sense of manic liveliness, and I found that the cheap sound effects added to my comprehension of the action taking place on stage (not to mention increasing the previously mentioned silliness). For those of a certain age, the addition of '80s pop tunes will add to the fun (let me reiterate the part about this not being for the textual purists).
Highly recommended for the Shakespeare fan who does not pale at broad humor and cheap special effects.
http://www.huntingtontheatre.org/season/production.aspx?id=8517&gclid=CMzG5v_Dn6kCFVJ25Qod_xbNsg .
It was very funny, very high-energy, and very very silly. I'm still not sure I really believe the bit about the naked man with the lit sparkler (needless to say, this is not a performance which I would recommend to the Shakespeare purist--good thing I don't know any of that sort). The musical accompaniment (also provided byt he fourteen member troupe) added to the sense of manic liveliness, and I found that the cheap sound effects added to my comprehension of the action taking place on stage (not to mention increasing the previously mentioned silliness). For those of a certain age, the addition of '80s pop tunes will add to the fun (let me reiterate the part about this not being for the textual purists).
Highly recommended for the Shakespeare fan who does not pale at broad humor and cheap special effects.