Set in the sunny hills of Italy, noted Shakspeare scholar Stephen Greenblatt and Obie Award-winning playwright Charles L. Mee, re-make a “lost” comedy of Shakespeare’s into a contemporary delight: three mis-matched couples try to sort themselves out, including the young bride and groom who have just been married that day. Lush, sensual, filled with exuberant language, the play is a joyful affirmation of the power of love—even if it begins in confusion. Set in the sunny hills of Italy, noted Shakspeare scholar Stephen Greenblatt and Obie Award-winning playwright Charles L. Mee, re-make a “lost” comedy of Shakespeare’s into a contemporary delight: three mis-matched couples try to sort themselves out, including the young bride and groom who have just been married that day. Lush, sensual, filled with exuberant language, the play is a joyful affirmation of the power of love—even if it begins in confusion.
Top Ten – Recommended!
“In Michel’s propulsive and imaginative staging, the actors, including Jason Pereira, Angela Beyer, Kat Johnston, Loosema Hakverdian, and Andy Kallok, pitch their performances just shy of slapstick. Scene-stealer Dunn, in particular, chews the scenery with brio, but the entire cast is engaging and well-matched. It all makes for a delightful entertainment, to be sure. But dig a bit deeper and you might discover a heartfelt Valentine to the transformative power of the theater, a fitting message not only for this play, but for City Garage’s enduring mandate.”
Stage Raw
https://stageraw.com/2023/02/28/cardenio/
“High paced wit and slapstick comedy….Enjoy this piece and have a great laugh or two in the process!
Accessibly Live Off-Line
“Mischief and misunderstandings commence, splashed with copious amounts of self-deceit, questioning, art, and that most dangerous of all substances in this world, Truth….Dunn delivers a tour-de-force which nicely portrays how art can impact life for the better.”
The World Through Night-Tinted Glasses
https://zahirblue.blogspot.com/2023/02/cardenio-review.html
