The Pillow Book which has an all-white set, a square with a low bench surrounding it on four sides thus inventing a new form--theater in the square--and all white props including a number of pillows and a gun. Three character--two women and a man--perform a number of roles in various times and places. All are of current time but the sequence of events and the consistency of character are not entirely clear. What is it about? Man and women, childbirth or not, love or not, truth or not--obviously I am not entirely clear, but the acting is first-rate, the scenes well-shaped and the audience was involved. It isn't a masterpiece, but it is definitely worth seeing.
At the 59 East 59 theater August 4-20, 2011.
At the 59 East 59 theater August 4-20, 2011.
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