Set in a war-torn no-man's-land of the future, Barton Bishop’s sci-fi play chronicles the tumultuous journey to safety of a nameless young runaway and her mysterious companion. With strong acting and a surprisingly linear plot filled with strange and scary encounters, the show doesn't disappoint. Kudos go especially to Britney Burgess, in the title role, for her effortless transformation from tough-talking refugee to haunted housewife—and to Michael Sharon for his ability to bring the fantastical script down to reality. Is there a universal message that a preapocalyptic audience can glean from Bishop’s story, mired as it is in a world of immortality and intrigue and two-headed monsters? Constant struggle for basic survival is an experience that is happily alien to most Fringe-goers, but perhaps that is the point. “Make sure to feel your comfort,” Eminene's comrade tells her. So go visit a life surrounded by danger—and leave much more appreciative of your closet-size but relatively safe East Village apartment.
—Katelyn Manfre, Time Out New York
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"Eminene is a very vivid piece and well worth seeing."
"Like the best science fiction, it resonates on deep human themes within a genre that allows for extremes"
"In addition to a strong cast and interesting script, the production is well supported by the very fine set and lighting by Andrew Lu"
"Director Matthew J. Nichols keeps the cast focused and energized."
"Like the best science fiction, it resonates on deep human themes within a genre that allows for extremes"
"In addition to a strong cast and interesting script, the production is well supported by the very fine set and lighting by Andrew Lu"
"Director Matthew J. Nichols keeps the cast focused and energized."
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Sun. 8/23 @ 7:15pm
Mon. 8/24 @ 5:45pm
The New School for Drama Theater
151 Bank St. (West and Washington St.)
