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Bob Abelman
“It’s a marvel to hear the way the words roll out,” says the illiterate
Bailey after listening to the philosophical musings of his young
Harvard educated cellmate early in “The
Night Thoreau Spent in Jail.” “A marvel” perfectly describes Ensemble Theatre’s eloquent staging of this
loquacious, occasionally sanctimonious play originally earmarked
for community and collegiate theater productions.
To see a full review of this show, read Bob Abelman's CJN review here.
Roy Berko
A well-conceived script gets an excellent
production. It is not an escapist
theatrical experience filled with laughs and physical movement, but a
presentation which will please many due to its philosophical message. It’s a must see for anyone interested in good
theatre!
Mark Horning
If there was ever a need to see a play, now is the
time to see this one. It is a work of truth that will have everyone leaving
with a tighter grip of our current state of the country and our place in it.
While at time bordering on sensationalism, it manages to rein itself in before
the final bow.
To see a full review of this show, read Mark Horning's blog.Christine Howey
The well-performed and slickly directed work frequently feels like a collection of extended Thoreau quotes has been staged, rather than a play with a coherent dramatic arc.
To see a full review of this show, read Christine Howey's blog Rave and Pan
To see a full review of this show, read Christine Howey's review at Cleveland Scene