Defying the laws of physics: The Passengers
The Passengers invites us to question the subjectivity of our own lives, whether viewing the passing of time on an ever-moving train or as an observer standing on the boarding platform.
Deception, Choice, and Violence: The Odyssey
The Odyssey isn’t afraid to make the audience think and poke at their discomfort, but it ultimately falls flat in tying these ideas together into a satisfying ending.
Galileo’s Daughter tries too much and delivers too little
Through these parallel journeys, Director Reena Dutt attempts to explore the themes of female identity, freedom versus constraint, the danger of truth, and one’s relationship with work. Galileo’s Daughter is ripe with fresh ideas and interesting concepts, but ultimately fails to deliver telling something meaningful about any of them.
The Geometry of Love: Romeo and Juliet
Director Diane Paulus makes Romeo and Juliet not just a play you want to read or listen to, but a play you want to watch.