An absolutely gorgeous, wrenching piece that just beautifully combines the heightened ethos of Greek tragedy with lyrical poetry and dance and everyday naturalism. The way that Pearson echoes, plays with, and subverts tropes of ancient tragedy (scene structure, poetry, use of the chorus) is absolutely brilliant. Every single character is so distinct and well-rendered, and the relationship between Cly and Iphi is particularly complex, nuanced, and, ultimately, gutting. The oppressive atmosphere of the Reagan era war on drugs is seamlessly threaded through with poignantly chosen voiceovers and...
An absolutely gorgeous, wrenching piece that just beautifully combines the heightened ethos of Greek tragedy with lyrical poetry and dance and everyday naturalism. The way that Pearson echoes, plays with, and subverts tropes of ancient tragedy (scene structure, poetry, use of the chorus) is absolutely brilliant. Every single character is so distinct and well-rendered, and the relationship between Cly and Iphi is particularly complex, nuanced, and, ultimately, gutting. The oppressive atmosphere of the Reagan era war on drugs is seamlessly threaded through with poignantly chosen voiceovers and soundscapes. How I would love to see this live!