Portraying Lovecraftian insanity runs the same dangerous pitfall of ye old sci-fi aliens. How do you truly create something not biased through the human lens of being alive? Soucy does a damned excellent job of not only crafting a fitting homage to Chambers' iconic work, but building a playground where true madness reigns. There's no sense to be found here, except the rules are actually quite plain. Also, a neat question for our turbulent times. What would you do to keep your theatre open?

This play uses a fantastically realized type of eldritch horror rarely seen on the stage, and I love it to bits. Seeing the characters, atmosphere, and lore around the strange powers they're dealing with all descend into madness over the course of the play is impactful, interesting, and constantly entertaining all at once. Masterfully executed, The King In Yellow is a must-read for any horror fans, and a play I hope to one day see in person.

This is such a powerful and eerie ensemble play. It begins with normal characters. Actors and artists with archetypal needs and goals. And as the story unfolds, their desires become twisted. The ending of this play feels a bit like the powerful stomp dance of Rite of Spring. It will thunder through the theatre and echo through audiences minds for ages.