Edward Hong – The Nerds Of Color
Despite a mighty and delightful ensemble cast, the Play On Shakespeare‘s modern verse translation of William Shakespeare‘s Pericles at Boston Court Pasadena is a bit of a head-scratcher. By attempting to fuse modern dialogue with Shakespearean language, it creates an off-putting rhythm that isn’t helped by the direction’s contrived ‘play within a play’ concept, which would have served the story better if told directly. Read more…
F. Kathleen Foley – Stage Raw
A fusion of the classical with the contemporary, this Pericles has plenty of laughs and a surprisingly moving denouement. For any who consider Shakespeare’s troublesome play inaccessible and dull, this adventurous romp offers a welcome chance to reevaluate. Read more…