news
what they do before the show
Before the show the actors come together in a tight huddle
and count to twenty. One person for each number, and if two people say the same number, it’s back to one.
oph3lia reviewed on hotreview
“Stunning… superb…” [read the original post here]
oph3lia reviewed in Culturebot
“Oph3lia pulled together so many things people talk about - globalization, technology, post-modern identity, art vs. commerce, alienation of modern society, the challenges of human interaction and intimacy, the search for connection and meaning - and wove them into this beautiful, heart-breaking, hilarious, world-unto-itself. You MUST GO SEE THIS SHOW! This show should travel around […]
Mid-run report
It’s hard to believe that we are already past the half way point in the run. Today’s Sunday matinee was our 9th show out of 16! The second week of performances were surprising to me in their consistency. This group of actors never ceases to amaze me with its persistence, heart and […]
oph3lia reviewed in the New York Times
“What to make of the strange, feral dances the schoolgirls engage in, while singing their wordless songs? What of the playwright and the producers, riotously alive and bursting with their own stories and concerns? Both make for great theater.” Read the original article here.
oph3lia reviewed on nytheatre.com
“…an analysis of humanity through communication and language… This is a smart, beautiful, and touching production that is unpretentious and fun. I left feeling humbled and inspired, reminded why I love theatre the way I do. Do not miss this show, and once you see it, tell everyone you know.” Read the original article here.
oph3lia reviewed in TONY
“Airy… lovely… graceful… like a dream… must not unwatch’d go” Read original article here.
oph3lia listed in Gothamist
Check it out.
oph3lia reviewed in The Obscene Jester
“…a brilliant exploration of suspension–in time, in space, between words, and between bodies. So much so that walking out of the theatre last Thursday night I was rendered, much like the first Ophelia in this Murakami-esque work, silent. ” Read the whole article here.
oph3lia reviewed in Back Stage
“On her own terms, Ogawa has successfully crafted a riveting experience that succeeds because of its incredible imagery and its ability to access raw emotional territory.” Check out the full article here.
