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Posted by DCA Theater on October 10, 2008 in July-December 2008 Season, Cabaret of Desire
October 09, 2008 — November 08, 2008
Storefront Theater
Directed by Sean Graney; Conceived and designed by Blair Thomas; Presented by Blair Thomas and Company
High art meets low as Blair Thomas & Company give voice to 20th century poet Federico Garcia Lorca through a cabaret of puppets, amoral ruffians, and original music for an evening of highly unique theater. This production combines several of Lorca’s short works, including Chimera and Buster Keaton’s Stroll, to create an original comedy of failures chronicling one man’s pursuit of love and affection. What unfolds is a surreal world where one man’s fantasy collides with its own end.
Post-show discussion on Thursday, October 23.
In addition to the presentation of Cabaret of Desire at the Storefront Theater, Blair Thomas & Company presents The Ox-herder’s Tale at the Museum of Contemporary Art (220 East Chicago Ave) from November 19-30, 2008.
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Comments (4)
Time Out Chicago’s Christopher Shea calls Cabaret of Desire a “mesmerizing medley of puppet plays.” Click here to read the review.
Cabaret of Desire is “Highly Recommended” by Sun-Times theater critic Hedy Weiss. Click here to read the review.
Tribune critic Chris Jones writes, “Nobody puts more riveting faces on puppets than Blair Thomas.” Click here to read the review.
Phenomenally inventive… this was the best time I had in a long time. Absolutely loved the inventive usage of musical instruments and the types of puppetry that you seldom get to see. I wish I had a recording or a video of the performance. I cannot wait for the Ox-Herder Tale.