Zippy and I were blown away happy to have gotten the chance to see this play. It was delicious - there were moments where I found myself just beaming with happiness at some effect, a line, a piece of acting. It was a spectacular work of art. It told the story of Jason and the Argonauts (fairly well known, due to Ray Harryhausen's 1963 film)
We really enjoyed the company's athleticism - the set featured an elevated walkway and many characters descended from the walkway to the stage via gymnastics. Puppet characters were multi-person constructs. Goddesses exeunted on the shoulders of ensemble members; Athena's flying exits were particularly striking.
The set, a long central stage with seats on both sides, was wonderful. The lighting was effective at keeping our eyes focused to the stage, and made good use of multiple dimensions and vectors.
Particularly fun were the puppets - from Phrixias' Golden Ram, to a lifesize baby, Harpies, a two-person boxing giant (Dimias), a sea monster, a monster to guard the golden fleece. All so very creative and effective and fun.
Added bonus, the Lookingglass Theater is housed in the Chicago Water Works (that hugely famouns white castle in the center of Chicago). And we happened to be available to go on Tuesday, which was discount night. Go us.
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