The Indie Artist Colony provides a stark world in which
EclecticPond can build its gritty new society. Everything from the costumes to
the set design is intentionally rough, suggesting haphazardness to its
creation. The costumes, an assorted mix of layered leather, fur, scarves, and
vests enforces the scavenged look of a society that’s been put together in a
piecemeal fashion.
The show hosts a large cast on the small stage and as the
bodies start to pile up, the revenge plots grow darker. The play includes one
of the most infamous dinner scenes in all of western literature.
Tamora is played by Kelly Gualdoni, in a wildly different
role than the last time audiences saw her perform for EclecticPond in The
Speckled Band. She nails the performance of a manic femme fatale set on
revenge. She is vicious and haughty, seducing and destroying people as she
desires. Joanna Winston is equally
enthralling as Aaron the Moor. She’s unapologetically conniving, but she brings
a humor to the performance. Matt Anderson (Marcus Andronicus) and Zachariah
Stonerock (Saturninus) give stand out performances as well.
It’s
hard to find live production of this play and even harder to find one that is
so well executed. If you’re a fan of Shakespeare, a fan of dark comedies, or
just a fan of great live theatre, don’t miss this one. Leave the kids at home,
but bring your friend who only knows Shakespeare through A Midsummer Night’s
Dream. They’ll be in for quite a bloody surprise.
Don’t
miss the show
Performances run until Oct. 31. Tickets are $19. Performances are held at the Indy Indie Artist Colony, 26 E. 14th St., Indianapolis, In 46202. For more information, a complete schedule of the shows or to purchase tickets, visit ETC’s site here.
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