Eurydice at McGill's Players' Theatre

Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Rachel Paul. Is the first production presented by Players' Theatre this season. Features: Megan Stewart, Marko Djurdjic, Francois MacDonald, Cory Lipman, Amelia Haskell, Fiona Penny, and Ayla Lefkowitz. Set design Kate Sketchley.

Eurydice is a whimsical re-imagining of the classic Greek myth of Orpheus and his lover, Eurydice. This tale has inspired many other stories, plays and operas. This play focuses on the character, Eurydice, and her journey to the underworld after she dies suddenly on her wedding day and her struggle to remember the love she has lost. Her tale embraces not only the romantic love but also that loving bond between fathers and daughters. The Play is a beautiful exploration of the pleasures and the pain of: love, loss, memory, and the depth of the human connection; A love letter to all as a celebration of our relationships.

Seem-less blocking by director Rachel Paul keep the pacing flowing and natural. Overall the actors deliver very good performances; however stand outs to me were those of: Francois Macdonald as the Father which was admirably constrained and consistent; As well as that of Cory Lipman as the Lord of the Underworld which was both humorus and frightening. Also, I've never been so entertained by 'Stones' before. This movement ensemble added a strong element to the originality of the production. Most noteworthy was the overall set design, not something one normally expects from this level of production, it was overwhelming in a good way. Warning, You'll be requested to remove your outdoor foot wear, so maybe bring your slippers and sit back and enjoy this one act gem.

Performances January 21 to January 30 check directly for days and times. Rates: 6$ to 8$ www.ssmu.mcgill.ca/players 514 398-6813