Austinist: Austinist Theatre Review: The Assumption

splendiferous

Tue, 14 Nov 2006 13:10:07 -0600

I finally saw this show and I can't even remember the last time I had such fun in a theatre!!! They've extended it for a week... GO SEE THIS PLAY!!!

Jooley Ann

Sat, 04 Nov 2006 23:01:00 -0600

Talk about keeping Austin weird! What a fun, undeniably unique evening at the theatre *that* was. Yes indeed, *beer chandelier*, and so much more! Loved it all. With only two performances left (Th/Fr next week), I'd suggest gettin' tickets while the gettin' is good.

Red

Sat, 04 Nov 2006 09:44:14 -0600

This show is fantastic, and I disagree about Jonathans complaints about the "gestural orchoreography". I found it to be very well excecuted and exciting, and all the stage combat/wrestling dual is of very high calliber. I laughed the whole time COME SEE THIS SHOW!!

kathy

Thu, 02 Nov 2006 09:40:20 -0600

That dance in the second act was actually one of my favorite parts of the play. The marriage of kabuki-style stomping with line dancing, which was used so wittily earlier in the play, really moved me in that funeral sequence. But in general we agree that yes this play is EXCELLENT and everyone must see it.

Jonathon

Fri, 27 Oct 2006 12:01:16 -0600

The beer chandelier was amazing. I think I about pissed myself. I'll leave it at that for people who haven't seen it.

missinvinsybll

Thu, 26 Oct 2006 14:45:47 -0600

Two Words: BEER CHANDELIER!!

sleepythyme

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 16:33:09 -0600

hilarious! I couldn't stop laughing, or gasping in surprise at what they came up with next. everyone should see this play!!

Browngrl

Wed, 25 Oct 2006 12:51:40 -0600

This show is GREAT!!!! I can't get over the idea of Hamlet set in a hick family singing Elivis and country rock. I also love the design elements in this show. I recommend this show to anyone who enjoys no-traditional takes on Shakespears texts.