Edward Hong – The Nerds Of Color
There is something truly remarkable when you witness a play that not only makes marine biologists wholly relatable but that you feel deep compassion for a giant octopus puppet and be stirred in mythical wonder for the deep watery unknown. Such is the accomplishment of Weston Gaylord’s Octopus’s Garden, now having its world premiere in this gorgeous co-production with Boston Court Pasadena, Circle X Theatre, and Outside In Theatre. Read more…
Tracey Paleo – Gia On The Move
Octopus’s Garden is certainly imaginative and heartfelt. But it is the lighting design (by Karyn Lawrence) that takes center stage as the most exact and expressive main character in this tale about humanity vs cephalopod sentience. Read more…
Terry Morgan – ArtsBeatLA
Theater encompasses every type of theme, from dealing with any number of adversities to how to sell more meat pies, but here’s one you don’t encounter very often – how does the brain create consciousness? How does the combination of living tissue and electrochemical processes create an individual? What makes you, “you?” Weston Gaylord has taken up this issue in his fascinating new play, Octopus’s Garden, in which cephalopod researchers are investigating this topic but discover something unexpected. The world premiere co-production (with Circle X Theatre Co. and Outside In Theatre) at Boston Court Pasadena is visually lovely, superbly acted and surprising in the best way. Also, giant octopus puppet alert! Read more…