We’re Gonna Die by Young Jean Lee (review)

[...]the production staged a public gathering around tragic events, while replacing acts of mourning with a celebration of the perseverance of humanity in the face of immense pain and death. The band members, dressed in hip punk-rock costumes, were an integral part of the production, as they frequen...

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Published in:Theatre journal (Washington, D.C.) D.C.), 2021-06, Vol.73 (2), p.245-247
Main Author: Gillespie, Benjamin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Audiences
Bands
COVID-19
Lee, Young Jean (1974- )
Monologues
Musicians & conductors
Pain
Set design
Singers
Theater
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Summary:[...]the production staged a public gathering around tragic events, while replacing acts of mourning with a celebration of the perseverance of humanity in the face of immense pain and death. The band members, dressed in hip punk-rock costumes, were an integral part of the production, as they frequently interacted with the singer not only vocally, but also through dance sequences (choreographed by director Raja Feather Kelly) and audience interaction, especially during the production’s finale. The alluring lighting design further immersed the stage in pinkish-purple hues, while during musical numbers, fluorescent and strobe lighting effects created a full-on concert experience.
ISSN:0192-2882
1086-332X
1086-332X
DOI:10.1353/tj.2021.0060