The Humans was a really dark and intimate look at an apparently minimalist situation. A family getting together for dinner is well within the norm for the majority, and so to watch the “norm” so catastrophically lit up and put on display felt natural and unsettling all in one moment. The play was really interestingly…
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The Art of Fugue
When I was told that we were seeing a piano performance, I was pretty excited. Music is cool and all, and I respect the massive time and energy that goes into any live performance. But I’ve played piano for a long time, and I find particular gratification in watching pianists perform. I guess this is the fault…
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Elektra is a nice name for this particular performance because the word Elektra commands full use of the tongue. It begins with the rolling “l” sound, moves to the back of your throat for the clipping “k” and then migrates to the tip. And, most of all, it leaves your lips parted, so you have…
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