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| Cher Álvarez & Travis A. Knight in Paranormal Activity. (Photo: Teresa Castracane Photography) |
F the Bogeyman
Every now and then, we’re reminded how important and impressive live theater can be. @ShakespeareinDC’s Paranormal Activity is one such example. Who needs CGI when you’re blessed with Anna Watson’s superb lighting and Fly Davis’ scrumptious 2-story set? It’s a theatrical double play to the 10th power, promising chills & thrills, yet somehow managing to over-deliver. Our opening night audience produced a nonstop barrage of gasps 😱 oohs and ahhs, as we sat in uniform anticipation of the next frightful moment. The relatively small cast delivered as well, led by Cher Alvarez (Lou) & Travis A. Knight (James) as a perfectly believable married couple on the brink of… something. What that something is, deserves (nay, demands) your attendance and attention. Paranormal Activity takes care of the latter: You get the privilege of providing the former. Enjoy!
Grade: A
