This one was certainly not our usual style, but I liked it. Visually stunning and almost like a ballet in the way the actors moved. I can't say I will ever like the music, which I found jarring and loud.
The actors were excellent, but as we knew none of them, it was harder to connect with the performance.
I wonder if that is one of the dangers / side effects of seeing so much rep ? you get to know the actors and it is rather like watching your friends.
I don't know Burroughs' work and, based on this, I won't be rushing out to look for him at the bookstore. I didn't like it. I thought it was generally clunky in language and presentation (although there were some neat effects, and I liked Peg Leg).
ReplyDeleteI also expected more of the Tom Waits music and lyrics - although he's not a favorite.