←Recommendations of Ivories

  • Mark-Eugene Garcia: Ivories by Riley Elton McCarthy
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    Horror is difficult in theatre because it can easily become camp. The nuances of film don't always lend themself to dialogue driven stories of the stage. Luckily that isn't the case with this incredibly well crafted play. We are given three flawed characters in Sloan, Gwyn,and Beckham. Each is so driven in their personal goals- be it grief, worry, or longing that the rising- possibly supernatural- events go unnoticed. The horror is real, but so is the emotion. As I reached the end, I felt strong sadness for those who didnt survive, and for those who did.

    Horror is difficult in theatre because it can easily become camp. The nuances of film don't always lend themself to dialogue driven stories of the stage. Luckily that isn't the case with this incredibly well crafted play. We are given three flawed characters in Sloan, Gwyn,and Beckham. Each is so driven in their personal goals- be it grief, worry, or longing that the rising- possibly supernatural- events go unnoticed. The horror is real, but so is the emotion. As I reached the end, I felt strong sadness for those who didnt survive, and for those who did.

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  • Nick Malakhow: Ivories by Riley Elton McCarthy
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    Wonderful theatrical horror! Like all good horror, this is a compelling story in and of itself while also serving as a metaphor for important and intriguing issues like family trauma and what we do with it, dissatisfaction and specious "rot" within dysfunctional relationships, and more. I loved how the dread built throughout--starting with a general sense of unease and escalating throughout until some awesomely terrifying and theatrical grand gestures in the end. This play would work high or low tech--with an out of this world budget/production "value" or creative/more modest direction and...

    Wonderful theatrical horror! Like all good horror, this is a compelling story in and of itself while also serving as a metaphor for important and intriguing issues like family trauma and what we do with it, dissatisfaction and specious "rot" within dysfunctional relationships, and more. I loved how the dread built throughout--starting with a general sense of unease and escalating throughout until some awesomely terrifying and theatrical grand gestures in the end. This play would work high or low tech--with an out of this world budget/production "value" or creative/more modest direction and design. Also appreciated the bi-visibility!

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  • Shaun Leisher: Ivories by Riley Elton McCarthy
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    Such a bold play. Genuinely terrifying and a bit sexy. Endless possibilities for designers. PRODUCE THIS PLAY!!!

    Such a bold play. Genuinely terrifying and a bit sexy. Endless possibilities for designers. PRODUCE THIS PLAY!!!

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