Bengal Tiger at the Bagdad
Zoo
The Edge Theatre: 8/30 - 9/29
Visceral and haunting, The
Edge Theatre’s regional premiere of Rajiv Joseph's “Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo is an admirable production that one hopes you will get to see.
Two American soldiers in
Iraq come face to face with their personal demons in this tale of war-torn
Iraq.The universal question of
the silence of God in times of despair takes a front row seat in this study of
human beings aching to remain human in the midst of war. Man’s inhumanity to man and
the inscrutability of the mystery of life is chewed up and spit out by a caged Bengal
Tiger ruminating over his captivity and regrets.
Paul Page in foreground flanked by Nathan Bock and Kevin Lowry in background.(photo credit: Rachel D. Graham
Paul Page portrays this pacing feline with
indelible ferocity. This artist ages his appearance and voice to give his
audience a truly nuanced performance. This is Mr. Page’s most formidable work since
his studied portrayal of Shelly Levene in The Edge Theatre's production of “Glengarry Glen Ross.”
Sam Gilstrap plays Musa, an Iraqi man who
is perhaps the most human being in the play. Mr. Gilstrap’s artistry makes us
feel the tension of a person forced to connive in order to survive in his
occupied homeland.
Kevin Lowry turns in a passionate
performance as Kev.
Alberto Ocampo is outstanding in the role
of Uday.
The Edge Theatre -
Regional Premier
"Bengal Tiger
at the Baghdad Zoo"
Aug. 30 - Sept. 29
Fri./Sat. @ 8 p.m.;
Sun. @ 6 p.m.
Tickets: $20 - $22
303-232-0363 or
online at www.theedgetheater.com.
The Edge Theatre, 1560 Teller Street, Suite 200, Lakewood CO 80214. Free
Parking.
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