←Recommendations of THE NAMES

  • Rich Rubin: THE NAMES by Paul Lewis
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    A brilliantly-constructed drama about family, friendship, and the challenge of finding one's moral path amidst the chaos of war. There are multiple narrative threads here -- each fascinating in its own right -- and Paul Lewis has somehow managed to weave them all together to form this remarkable tapestry. Both thematically profound and theatrically spell-binding ... bravo!

    A brilliantly-constructed drama about family, friendship, and the challenge of finding one's moral path amidst the chaos of war. There are multiple narrative threads here -- each fascinating in its own right -- and Paul Lewis has somehow managed to weave them all together to form this remarkable tapestry. Both thematically profound and theatrically spell-binding ... bravo!

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  • Kitchen Dog Theater: THE NAMES by Paul Lewis
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    We are pleased to support this play! It was a Finalist for the 2019 New Works Festival at Kitchen Dog Theater in Dallas, Texas.

    We are pleased to support this play! It was a Finalist for the 2019 New Works Festival at Kitchen Dog Theater in Dallas, Texas.

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  • Aleks Merilo: THE NAMES by Paul Lewis
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    Atmospheric and intriguing. A surprising and poignant play, forcing the audience to ponder a deal-with-the-devil choice that forever defines the protagonist. Such a simple gesture takes on a powerful emotional heft in the most affecting moment, when the protagonist utters, “It’s not collaborating, it’s only singing”. It's been a while since a script has put me so much in the head of the protagonist.

    Atmospheric and intriguing. A surprising and poignant play, forcing the audience to ponder a deal-with-the-devil choice that forever defines the protagonist. Such a simple gesture takes on a powerful emotional heft in the most affecting moment, when the protagonist utters, “It’s not collaborating, it’s only singing”. It's been a while since a script has put me so much in the head of the protagonist.

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  • Steve Lyons: THE NAMES by Paul Lewis
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    Beautifully written play about Italy in WW 2 and an Italian opera singer's turmoil in coming to grips with her life and legacy. Very engaging.

    Beautifully written play about Italy in WW 2 and an Italian opera singer's turmoil in coming to grips with her life and legacy. Very engaging.

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  • Matthew Weaver: THE NAMES by Paul Lewis
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    I saw an early version of this in Spokane, WA as "The Italian Prisoner." Lewis packs a epic story of danger and intrigue and sibling loyalty and friendship into a fully loaded tale. This is is a play in which everyone acts with the noblest of intentions in a time of war. A master's attention to detail - as Martina's sister recites over and over the elements of the periodic table, which pays off exquisitely. I was also immensely moved by Sam fulfilling Joey's wish to meet the opera singer who meant so much to him. Magnificent.

    I saw an early version of this in Spokane, WA as "The Italian Prisoner." Lewis packs a epic story of danger and intrigue and sibling loyalty and friendship into a fully loaded tale. This is is a play in which everyone acts with the noblest of intentions in a time of war. A master's attention to detail - as Martina's sister recites over and over the elements of the periodic table, which pays off exquisitely. I was also immensely moved by Sam fulfilling Joey's wish to meet the opera singer who meant so much to him. Magnificent.

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