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Posted by DCA Theater on October 6, 2008 in July-December 2008 Season, In The Curious Hold of the Demeter
October 02, 2008 — October 25, 2008
Studio Theater
Written by Jill Summers; Directed by Jennifer Friedrich; Music by Daniel Knox
The Incurable Theater combines puppetry, masks, live actors, shadowplay, and projections into a unique production inspired by F.W. Murnau’s 1922 silent film Nosferatu. The darkly comic tale depicts the struggles of Count Orlock as he travels by sea, stowed away on the Russian schooner, “The Demeter.” As he travels to a foreign land to begin life anew, his debilitating insomnia brings to life his insecurities and nightmares. This new play was written by Jill Summers, whose short stories are frequently heard on Chicago Public Radio’s Third Coast International Audio Festival.
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Comments (4)
Please do this show every Halloween like the Incurable ‘Nutcracker’! We love them both and would love to see them grow over the years! Keep up the good work! MB
What a unique and entertaining experience - and I stress experience! Between the stage that was transformed into a boat, the shadow puppets (creative touch to add explanation), actors, and narration, all assets combined to make an intense and colorful show. The main character was mesmerizing and super funny - I couldn’t stop watching his expressions! And I loved the tone and cadence of the narrator - eerily creepy and with subtle monotony - just the right voice to chronicle this Halloween treat. The music was another delight. Good one, folks. I would be interested in seeing other shows by this theater company.
Time Out Chicago’s Brian Nemtusak calls the show a “quirky treat”. Click here to read the review.
Anna Pulley of Centerstage praises In the Curious Hold… for “luxurious visuals, mask theater, puppetry and shadow play”. Click here to read the review.