Theatre Reviews:
"dis+graced" at the Fringe
by
Michael Faciejew, theatre critic,
Montréal Gazette
12 June 2006
"The performance succeeds for its remarkable emotional honesty and for its interesting contrast between two women – Euripides’ Medea and Josephine Bonaparte – who are betrayed by their husbands. Dis+graced, however, leaves the audience waiting for something to develop from the impassioned outpouring that occurs. When nothing does, the whole ends up feeling vapid, as though it was merely a prelude to another performance. (** out of *****)"
artist’s rebuttal: The power to the video projection went out halfway through that evening’s performance; I really believe the reviewer would have been more favorable toward the show (perhaps giving us a third star) if he’d been able to see all the media, which ties up the connections between the characters at the end and is definitely a key factor that makes the work “complete.” Quite a shame, though we greatly appreciate his kind words about the acting. Audiences were for the most part very very pleased with the work (and we had a really bitchin time in Montreal).
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A further sampling of opinions, from the "Audience Buzz" section of the Fringe Festival's website (at http://www.montrealfringe.ca/fringe2006/6_disgraced.shtml or at http://www.montrealfringe.ca/fringe2006/buzz.php):
"An excellent performance by one woman portraying two very different women. The transition from character to character was very cleverly done, using their the multimedia approach to help keep your eyes focused on the stage. Good show chaps!" (**** out of *****)
"Most intelligent show at the fringe." (***** out of *****)