University of Washington School of DramaSeattle, Washington
February 2009
Director: Desdemona Chiang
Scenic Design: Deanna Zibello
Scenic Design: Deanna Zibello
Costume Design: Kathleen Hegarty
Lighting Design: Lara Wilder
Sound Design: Matt Davis
The production falters ever so slightly during the few momentum-halting musical numbers. Pop culture non-sequiturs are a difficult endeavor and should be included either with caution or absolute abandon. In this case, though fun, they lack the gripping energy of the rest of the play.
Trevor Pendras, The Daily
The play is technically challenging. Chiang called in members of the UW Climbing Club to teach her actors rappelling (for when they make their entrance from the helicopter) and a choreographer to help the actresses fling themselves on the floor multiple times without hurting themselves. A wind machine will help create the illusion of a helicopter, while trick swords will produce the “blood.”
Nancy Wick, University Week
