Sam Heyman:
7 Jun. 2022
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"The Oktavist" is a short play that feels incredibly lived in, despite its relatively short run-time. Vince Gatton imbues his characters with humanity and nuance to tell a story about how identifying one's passions can be obfuscated by one's cultural circumstances. Even if Dimitri's dreams of becoming an oktavist are misaimed, Gatton's evocative dialogue shines--and sings! ”