Bucking Trends says Spring Awakening is “a master stroke”.
“a thoughtful, entertaining and wholly dignified production that’s not to be missed”
“must-see modern-day classic”
“Blessed with a dynamic troupe of bona-fide triple-threat performers”
“SoCal audiences are given still another reason to value their little performance venue in Anaheim as the grand, sparkling theatrical prize that it is! Director Brown really brings out the pathos inherent to each character and the performances that bring them to life across the Chance stage.”
“Choreographed by Mo Goodfellow, Ms. Goodfellow’s dance segments, while also rhythmic and exciting, are also well, groovin’!”
“the ensemble’s sheer energy is both magnetic and melodic, with voices and instruments blending seamlessly”
“Mr. Sitton augments his character with his Gold-Medal voice that not only sounds delightful to hear, it gives even the more supposed ‘blithesome’ lyrics he’s singing, a depth and pleasant quality—often in direct contrast with the mental duress this lad is enduring. Remarkable as well is “Ilse Neumann” played by Isabella Kaplan.”
“Ms. Kaplan also has terrific dexterity with a guitar as she furnishes phrase after phrase of soulful riffs to many of the group endeavors and even some of the solo pieces. Teamed with Mr. Sitton, they share an absolutely top-flight duet”
“each performer delivers it with breathtaking empathy”
“McHale and Farnsworth shift between these roles and personas effortlessly […] To their utmost credit, this pair embody an entire generation’s institutional rigidity”
“From a purely “technical” aspect, once again those at “The Chance” lead the way in preparing a functionally sophisticated stage whose elements never blatantly call attention to themselves but still add immensely to the show’s overall “amazement quotient”.”
“Lighting Designer Jacqueline Malenke’s vibrantly colorful lighting plot, which makes daring use of often underused hues like maroons and violets.”
“Costumer Bradley Allen Lock similarly works fashion magic once again”
“a thoughtful, entertaining and wholly dignified production”
“If you’re a fan of thought-provoking—Mature–theater brought to life through captivating and soulful music, this production is not to be missed!”
Read the latest review of Spring Awakening from Bucking Trends HERE.
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