5/5 StudioMario A. 1 year ago on Google
Upon
arriving,
we
were
greeted
and
ushered
in
by
the
actors
who
were
in
the
performance
that
evening,
we
had
no
clue!
On
the
way
to
our
table,
(it
is
exclusively
table
seating)
led
through
the
halls
and
corridors,
we
were
pleased
to
view
the
original
art
and
photography
exhibit
themed
with
the
show
that
evening,
"No
Return".
The
gracious
server
was
also
one
of
the
performers
and
singers
in
the
cast
and
soon
we
were
informed
that
the
entire
cast
and
musicians
and
dancers
were
the
chefs,
servers,
bartenders,
busboys,
etc.
,
who
would
soon
leave
the
audience
area
to
prepare
for
the
performance!
This
was
an
added
feature
unanticipated
but
ever
so
welcome.
The
performers;
actors,
singers
and
dancers
took
the
stage
after
a
compelling
introduction
by
the
evening's
hostess
(also
in
the
cast?)
Ultimately,
the
whole
experience
was
fascinating.
The
challenging
task
of
setting
such
a
dark
story
in
a
musical
was
embellished
craftily
with
projected
graphics
aiding
the
narrative
of
the
not
well
known
story
behind
the
tragic
lives
and
actions
of
Clyde
Barrow
and
Bonnie
Parker.
The
amazing
band
was
on
stage
throughout
and
provided
unique
musical
arrangements
for
the
very
unusual
repertoire
of
music
which
opened
with
a
mysterious
version
of
Louis
Armstrong's
"What
a
Wonderful
World".
This
dark
opening
sung
with
wistful
sarcasm
set
the
mood
for
the
entire
show.
We
are
not
fans
of
gun
violence
in
any
entertainment
media
and
trust
that
someday
TV
and
Film
in
general
will
turn
away
from
relying
on
violence
to
thrill
audiences.
Here,
this
theatrical
production
looked
into
the
back
story
of
just
how
this
infamous
couple
turned
to
violence
for
their
fate.
The
take-away
for
myself
was
that
we
never
now
what
influences
criminal
violence
until
we
look
deeper
and
keep
faith
that
we
can
be
guided
to
have
better
outcomes
for
those
who
are
challenged
by
hardship
and
lack.
I
look
forward
to
experiencing
a
brighter,
lighter
production
from
this
stunning
group
of
writers,
actors,
singers,
musicians,
directors...oh
yes,
did
I
mention
the
food
was
terrific!