Slog - Comments on The Pillowman http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/03/the_pillowman_1 I got all excited about The Pillowman, by Martin McDonagh, at ACT. I previewed it. I suggested it. "So how come there's no review in the paper?" people have asked. "Because I want to give other shows some ink," I have answered. "But if you want to, you can read my two reviews (one for people who've seen it, one for people who haven't) online."... Copyright 2007 Fri, 31 Mar 2006 11:54:01 -0800 Tue, 04 Apr 2006 17:37:46 -0800 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.34 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Comment by David Summerlin Weeza goin on the 8th. On your recommendation. So if it sucks it's _your fault_!

]]> David Summerlin http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/03/the_pillowman_1#c062875 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/03/the_pillowman_1#c062875 Arts Fri, 31 Mar 2006 15:40:54 -0800 Comment by Brendan Kiley Enjoy, David! Like I said, there are some problems with the play and with the production, but they're interesting problems, worth seeing and discussing.

Right, folks? Anybody out there see it and think it's flat-out crapola?

]]> Brendan Kiley http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/03/the_pillowman_1#c062958 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/03/the_pillowman_1#c062958 Arts Fri, 31 Mar 2006 16:15:23 -0800 Comment by David Summerlin Aw man, so not only does it suck, but I'm going to have to discuss problems with the production afterward? I'm attending with a veteran of Seattle theater who has way more education in theater arts than anyone should be allowed. This will be as funny as me trying to describe the qualities of a wine.

]]> David Summerlin http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/03/the_pillowman_1#c063270 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/03/the_pillowman_1#c063270 Arts Fri, 31 Mar 2006 22:55:28 -0800 Comment by Brendan Kiley I misspoke—it doesn't suck. But it's imperfect. In an interesting way.

]]> Brendan Kiley http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/03/the_pillowman_1#c063895 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/03/the_pillowman_1#c063895 Arts Sat, 01 Apr 2006 11:29:47 -0800 Comment by David Summerlin To borrow a phrase from Dina, I was just givin' you hard times.

]]> David Summerlin http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/03/the_pillowman_1#c063914 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/03/the_pillowman_1#c063914 Arts Sat, 01 Apr 2006 11:45:56 -0800 Comment by Brendan Kiley Right. Let me know what you think after you see the show.

]]> Brendan Kiley http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/03/the_pillowman_1#c063998 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/03/the_pillowman_1#c063998 Arts Sat, 01 Apr 2006 12:42:50 -0800 Comment by Bosco I saw the play last night and I enjoyed it very much. The only people that left during intermission were the old folks who slept during the first act.

As far as the play itself, *(SPOILER)*I found it interesting that Katurian wanted to establish his legacy by saving his stories. For most of us who won't have a street or building named after ourselves, or create a piece of work that can last through the ages, having children is the most realistic way common people can keep their names and legacy intact. But most of Katurian's plays were about killing children. I also think he killed his brother out of selfishness instead of compassion (like the play wants you to believe) so that his legacy would remain.

]]> Bosco http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/03/the_pillowman_1#c065498 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/03/the_pillowman_1#c065498 Arts Sun, 02 Apr 2006 15:20:11 -0800 Comment by joe g. The first act is tedious (except for the guy who plays Topolsky (sp?)). Thirty-forty members of the audience bailed at intermission.

The second act descends into high school level victim drama. That this play is considered good is bad news for theater.

]]> joe g. http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/03/the_pillowman_1#c068779 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/03/the_pillowman_1#c068779 Arts Tue, 04 Apr 2006 17:37:40 -0800 Comment by joe g. The first act is tedious (except for the guy who plays Topolsky (sp?)). Thirty-forty members of the audience bailed at intermission.

The second act descends into high school level victim drama. That this play is considered good is bad news for theater.

]]> joe g. http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/03/the_pillowman_1#c068780 http://slog.thestranger.com/2006/03/the_pillowman_1#c068780 Arts Tue, 04 Apr 2006 17:37:46 -0800