The Huntington Theater was opened “The triumph of loveMarch 7, staged by Loretta Greco. The comedy of the errors was written by Pierre Carlet de Marivaux and carried out for the first time in France in 1732. The script was translated for the production of Huntington Stephen Wadsworth.
The story follows Léonid (Allison Altman), a princess who focused on Agis (Rob B. Kellogg). Due to a complicated family history, however, she has to dress up as a visiting noble name FOCION and accompanied by her close friend Corine (corine (Avanthika Srinivasan) to stay in Agis' residence. After she came across Agis' Wächter, Hermocrate (Nael born) and Léontine (Mariya Bassham) Léonid has to navigate carefully on the Internet of deception, which she turned while she manages her complex relationships and emotions.
When entering the theater, the spectators were immediately welcomed by a grass -covered stage and a lonely bench, the gentle French music filled the room. After the households were dimmed and the curtains were raised, a beautiful botanical garden was unveiled, which was provided with a painted backdrop. With lively, contemporary costumes, production was observed like a moving painting, and every flower and lemon bush is strategically placed to advance the plot.
From the great comedic timing to exhibitions of need, the occupation has professionally presented its characters and brought history to life. Even the most eccentric characters like Harlequin (Vincent Randazzo) and dimas (Patrick Kerr) were lovable and realistic.
Bassham in particular delivered a fascinating performance as a léontine. She brought remarkable depths into the role, which seamlessly represented a wide range of emotions and at the same time remained quite stoically. Every complex thought that Léontine experienced was written in her face, which made her inner struggles all the more clearer for the spectators.
Léonids break the fourth wall in certain scenes added a comedic element to the performance, so that the audience can immerse themselves even more into the eccentric piece. For example, while Léonide discussed her inner thoughts, he made direct eye contact with certain spectators and ensured an unforgettable moment between the line -up and the crowd.
The lighting of the stage was beautifully designed by Christopher Akerlind. With regard to the surroundings of the production and the emotional conditions of the characters, the strategic colors of the lights reflected the viewers into history and gave them a better understanding of the characters' challenges. The lights also perfectly complement the background of the stage, which changed seamlessly from scene to scene.
The outstanding element of the piece was by far the end of the abdomen and the spectators unexpectedly with a broken heart. In a moment of silence, when Hermocate and Léontine stand in the crowd and look as if he were crying for help, an urgent picture leaves behind that remains long after the curtain dropped. The end is stimulating to think, and the viewers question how the polarizing effects of love question people and whether the means to pursue their passions justify the goals.
While the title of the show is about the victory of love, he is also researching the overly spoiling power of passion-one that can both raise and destroy. The love that blooms for some characters is brutally withdrawn by others and reveals itself as a fleeting facade of hope. In order for a comedic piece to end so seriously, it forces the audience to humanize the characters who have been mocked because they simply believe in love and new beginnings.
Went blind, this show was a nice surprise for me. Although it was a bit difficult at the beginning to keep up with the names and relationships of the characters, I enjoyed seeing the strong personalities on stage and the beautiful set and the light that accompanied them. Every detail of the show, from blocking to the props, was obviously planned with love and passion, which made production all the more exciting to see.
“The Triumph of Love” runs in the Huntington Theater until April 6th. Tickets start at 29 US dollars.