Could be worse
A chorus of performers scramble to make the painstakingly difficult decision of maintaining the balance of life in “The Greenhouse,” a hopeful, cultish world built by KT Schearer. Although off-putting at first, the play presents itself as commentary on things untouched by the “outside world.” The show delivers on stage presence, character tropes and melodic music, but lacks a clear direction among its multiple themes: Topics of environmentalism, community and change were juggled and thrown for the audience to interpret. However, characters Ant and Squab, twins played by LJ Johnson and Alex Thornton, added a playful feel to the show.
Presented by Eye of Jupiter Theatre at the Southern Theater; 5:30 p.m. Aug. 6, 7 p.m. Aug 7, 8:30 p.m. Aug. 11.
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The Minnesota Fringe Festival is presenting more than 100 hourlong stage acts from Aug. 1–11 around Minneapolis. Visit MinnesotaFringe.org for ticket and show information.
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