Passion Play Part 3
Photo Credit: : Lava Alapai
REVIEWS
"awe-inspiring performances from a strong ensemble who clearly enjoy performing together. And Shaking the Tree's small space draws audiences right in, making them feel a part of it" ~ DeAnn Welker of the Oregonian Read the full review here "The play holds up a microscope to the things we as a society hold most dear -- religion, politics, even baseball -- and asks us to consider the idea that they're all just theatre after all. It's profound, moving, and, in classic Sarah Ruhl style, often very funny." ~Krista Garver, Broadway World
Read the full review here "What a ride! Funny, touching, insightful, devastating, full of beautiful imagery. Congrats to Shaking the Tree and Profile Theatre Get to this show if you can." ~ Patron
"Truly brilliant, exciting and moving. Beautifully acted, a great experience." ~Patron "If you love great writing, brilliant acting, artistic direction and plays with meaning, go see the terrific production of "Passion Play" by Sarah Ruhl at Shaking the Tree. Congratulations to the entire crew on an absolutely fabulous performance last night." ~Patron "What a fantastic production, fabulous performances, play, direction, music, set. I cannot say enough good things about this show and everyone connected with it. " ~Patron "Saw Passion Play Part 3 last night at Shaking the Tree. Our first time there. The performance was extraordinary. The company consisted of extremely talented actors both individually and as an ensemble. The breadth of emotion was broad throughout the show. I don't cry often but I was moved to tears several times and found myself literally stunned and breathless at the ending." ~Patron "I saw Part 3 last night. You and Sarah Ruhl were a magical combo. Your visionary presentation of the Passion Play was one of my all time favorites." ~Patron |
Passion Play Parts 1 & 2
Photo Credit: David Kinder
REVIEWS
"The entire 10-person cast shows tremendous range in the huge shifts of character (and characters within the plays within the play), setting and time period that Ruhl's work requires. The set design also is stunning, showcasing the visual art that often features in Shaking the Tree productions. A painted sun, and especially a moon, almost become characters in part one." ~ DeeAnn Welker of the Oregonian Read the full review here "It's undeniably fun and wonderfully strange; if these first two installments are any indication, the final part in the trilogy should be too. And where else can you see faked immaculate conceptions, dead fish parades, a gay Jesus, and tyrannical ruler walk-ons on one stage in a single night?" ~Joshua Jame Amberson, Portland Mercury
Read full review here "It was mind blowing! I immediately recommended it to my friend who is accompanying me to Part 3" ~Patron "The performances on Sunday were just tremendous. The set, fish, costumes -- wonderful. I look forward to Pt III. I hope all the participants from both theater companies are awfully proud of their accomplishments!" ~Patron "last night I witnessed what I thought to be one of the most beautiful shows that I have seen in Portland. That show was Passion Play Part I and II, as produced by Shaking The Tree Theatre & Studio and Profile Theatre. To Samantha Van Der Merwe and the rest of the cast and crew: Thank you for an unforgettable experience!" ~Patron "This Sarah Ruhl play, every act, has been so well directed and produced, so moving and thought provoking, that last night I looked for the director to express my gratitude and appreciation. For some reason, perhaps because I lived through those Reagan times and because "Pilate's" experiences are so similar to the countless veterans of our endless wars, I found myself in tears repeatedly last night. Garland Lyons and Diane Kondrat have given extraordinary performances in each iteration. Thank you so much for memorable theater!" ~Patron
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