(photo credit: Bruce Zinger)
A mindfuck...
or a live-action version of Lost?
by Dave Ross
Canadian Stage’s Tear the Curtain opened last night at the St. Lawrence Centre. It is no small secret that at least half of the production is presented as a movie. The film, shot over three weeks in Vancouver, is worked into a live theatre experience. The program for this play is among the most expansive I’ve seen, including a story synopsis, which I both appreciate and hate at the same time. It could leave one worrying about the play – if it can’t communicate its story through theatre, then what exactly are we in for?
What you’re in for is likely the most interesting theatre experience you’ll have this year. Visually, the show is amazing. Technically, the show is absolutely astounding. Story wise… well, you’ll just have to go and see this show to judge for yourself.
