April 2 through 24, 2016
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Bob Abelman
Surely you followed the real-life drama of Michelle Knight who, in 2002, was abducted by Ariel Castro and finally rescued from his Tremont home after spending 11 years in captivity. Leave it to Cleveland-born playwright Rajiv Joseph to find poetry in such pathology.
To see a full review of this show, read Bob Abelman's CJN article here.
Roy Berko
MR. WOLF is a study of a girl, a man and a family in turmoil. The dark drama leaves many unanswered questions that should tweak after-production discussions. It is a play which will confound some, and exhilarate others (including me). It is the kind of script that CPH should do more of in order to stretch the audience to be exposed to a wide range of theater.
To see a full review of this show, read Roy Berko's blog here.
Mark Horning
While
abounding with a variety of unanswered questions, “Mr. Wolf” gives you just
enough information to answer what in some cases may be rhetorical. The amount of thinking effort post play is up
to you but at the least it will make for a lively discussion on the way
home. Well done.
To see a full review of this show, read Mark Horning's blog.
Christine Howey
Christine Howey
After an opening scene that pulses with intrigue laced with heady discussions about infinity and the cosmos, the play slowly devolves into a domestic drama with snatches of a police investigation. It is indeed rare to see a play begins so promisingly and then meander away from glorious possibilities to settle for a handful of mundane clichés.
To see a full review of this show, read Christine
Howey's review at Cleveland Scene
David Ritchey
Playwright
Rajiv Joseph tackled an almost impossible subject in “Mr. Wolf.” I went into
the performance in Cleveland Play House’s Outcalt Theatre with no knowledge of
the subject of this drama. Now, I
have nothing but admiration for Joseph and the cast for dealing so openly with
this topic.
To see a full review of this show, read David's posts at Talkin' BroadwayAndrea Simakis
MR. WOLF, like Joseph's BENGAL TIGER, works on our hearts as its' messing with our heads. If also refuses to offer pat answer or an ending tied up in a neat, bright bow, all reasons to celebrate this finely wrought production.
To see a full review of this show, read Andrea Simakis' blog or visit Cleveland.com here.