'A Christmas Carol' production converts critic from humbug, By MICHAEL ECK, Special to the Times Union, First published in print: Tuesday, December 9, 2008
In part, "Lloyd Waiwaiole's re-imagining of the too-familiar tale is simply fantastic, returning the piece to its roots as a fireside ghost tale turned morality play." ... "Players manipulate magnificent puppets (also designed by Waiwaiole) while remaining completely visible. Actors hold doors to insinuate a house. And an actress rattles a chain to provide the sound for Jacob Marley's links."
There's much more, but one more quote, "For once, the play's final lines really strike the heart.
This re-thinking really is a revelation that should not be missed, whether you consider yourself a humbug or not."
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Tuesday, December 9, 2008
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