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A Beast/A Burden

Glass Half Productions · Ages 18+ · United States of America

world premiere
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a beast/a burden

Review by JEAN MINUCHIN

June 23, 2018 certified reviewer

What I liked

A captivating portrait
Themes of violence, the attempt to evoke reaction and vulnerability intertwined.
An ensemble that works really well together.

What I didn't like

I thought the hair stylist character was a bit shallow compared to the other characters but that was minor.

My overall impression

This was an interesting piece about an artist that I re-remembered once the show began. A look into the world of contemporary conceptual art, the art world in the early LA scene, and specifically Chris Burden. In this portrait a complex person is revealed, not always sympathetic but very human and striving to find meaning, to evoke reaction, and create a connection through danger and vulnerability.

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