(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>
...awkward silences are raised to an art form. And the much needed moments of comic relief are played to perfection. ..."Festen" is powerful, violent, evocative, provocative, very adult, and deeply moving. Valley Breeze>
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 |