Saturday, October 30, 2010

'Transylvanian Clockworks' breathes new life into undead

'Transylvanian Clockworks' breathes new life into undead:
Dave IrwinTucsonSentinel.com
"Even with the world already overstocked with vampires, there are good reasons to check out "The Transylvanian Clockworks." It's an interesting alternative view of an increasingly shopworn legend, More importantly, it entertains well enough and makes you think at least a little.

"Director Dave Sewell moves his actors around effectively, following the exacting stipulations of Nigro's stage directions. The set, designated into various sectors, functions effectively. The costumes are very well done; the women's dresses in particular look stunning.

"Among the actors, Danielle Shirar steals the show with her sexy, amoral vampish Lucy. Elizabeth Leadon-Sonnenfelt as Mina is wonderfully icy. Local favorite Bill Epstein plays Van Helsing with his usual finely-detailed skills, and is only slightly less commanding on stage than Shirar."

Read the entire review here: http://www.tucsonsentinel.com/arts/report/102910_transylvaniareview