Review by anonymous
June 27, 2010My overall impression
MUST SEE!!!
How do we know what we know…
Sara Doyle’s unique approach of logic rhetoric can be heard throughout this play. Allowing for heightened rhythm, and an engaging audience. Musically speaking this play is out of harmony and should be listened to like a piece of Jazz Music.. “to which one must listen for whatever one may find in it"…Balu!
Jemmima disposition of episteme makes for a fabulous character in which (Natalie Miston) executes effortlessly and flawlessly. Travis (Russell Sams) was in Afghanistan retuning home to he sister Jemmima who he hasn’t see in 10 years, struggling with incest, alcoholism and the list continues. His use of allegory movement is fitting and supports his inter struggle. Metaphorically speaking Jem’s and Travis dialectic energy superbly works together. As sane as Claudia (Kym Jackson) may appear, she is the mental power of this piece bringing distinctive ethos to this maze of madness; distinguishing between truths and false.
The stratagem dummy (Katerina Valentinais) is smart, comical and makes for a great break in rhythm.
This play breaks down boarders for contemporary playwrights its style is unconventional, indefinable and should not be judged as a typical piece of theatre. To fully judge this play objectively you must step beyond your typical method of thinking. Shinny White Diamonds makes for a intellectual Absurd play Bertolt Brecht would be proud…GO!
