(Photos by Peter Goldberg)
Praise for "the party that never ends"
For anyone who loves gutsy theater, Festen is a must. RI NPR >
Profound, breathtaking, gut-wrenching and raw. ...One of those rare gems of theatrics. ...Festen is truly not to be missed. ...If you only see one play this decade, this is it. WPRO>
An absolutely brilliant production ... transforms tragedy into triumph as its audience sits speechless. Riveting ... painfully real, harsh and heartbreaking. ... Definitely a must-see." Sun Chronicle>
Festen ... feels like something new - something like the way the original, revelatory realism of Ibsen must have felt. ...evokes the quiet, powerful impression of having seen something real. Providence Journal>
"A production that isn't passively viewed - it's experienced ... compelling theater." The Times |