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The Chairs by Eugene Ionesco
by The Idiopathic Ridiculopathy Consortium
Running Time: 80
part of Philly Fringe

CP Review:
There aren’t many elements to contend with in Eugene Ionesco’s The Chairs beyond, well, all those chairs. For the most part it’s two characters, several doors and a couple of windows. That’s exactly what makes it such a tricky piece to pull off, and Idiopathic Ridiculopathy Consortium’s production such a continual unfolding of revelations. Credit the remarkable Tina Brock, who directs and stars with Bob Schmidt, for a note-perfect rendition that manages to create endearing characterizations while careening between absurdities. —Shaun Brady
 
Reader Comments:

Allitia — September 8th, 9:09 pm
A revelation! Tina Brock is hilarious and pitch-perfect. If you've ever wondered (as I did) why we still talk about Ionesco lo these many years later, this performance of The Chairs provides the answer.

Brian — September 17th, 11:09 am
The Chairs is extended thru Saturday 9/19!

Tickets still available for Thursday, Friday and Saturday night.


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