Titus Andronicus, a Red Bull Theater production @ the Signature Center

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The Play: Titus Andronicus; a sensational production of the first—and bloodiest—of the Bard’s tragedies about a Roman general and a Goth queen who fall into a cycle of vengeful acts that include rape, murder, amputations and cannibalism 

Written by: William Shakespeare        Directed by: Jesse Berger

One good thing: It's no surprise that the great Patrick Page shines in this accessible production but it also offers a truly satisfying mix of humor, horror and melodrama that the 16th century groundlings who first saw it would have cheered and that today’s audience members—from ages 8 to 80—are sure to enjoy too  

One not-so-great thing: A few of the supporting players are a touch too campy and at least one of the younger actors needs to be reminded to serve the play rather than his inflated sense of his own talent

 


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