Oens
presented by Wilson Loria
Showtimes
Fri., Aug. 1 @ 10:00 p.m.
Sat., Aug. 2 @ 7:00 p.m.
Mon., Aug. 4 @ 5:30 p.m.
Wed., Aug. 6 @ 8:30 p.m.
Sat., Aug. 9 @ 4:00 p.m.
Show details
Venue: Interact Center for the Visual and Performing Arts
Duration: 60 minutes
For ages 13+
Written by Wilson Loria
From: Gulfport, FL
Website: www.wilsonloria.com
Genres: Solo, Political, Drama
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Potential?
by paulino brener Follow this reviewer
Rating 2 kitties
Some of the texts from this show might (possibly, may be, etc.) become interesting in a better production. Wilson tries to tie history with the modern (yet old) problems of globalization. Though he means well he seriously needs give some focus to his piece. It was hard for me to sit through 40 or 45 minutes (I suspect he cut some scenes out) of a show that was not articulate and not visually appealing, either. Even Wilson himself admitted to the audience "ok, I am going to change the scene because you are getting bored with this historic stuff" (or something like that). I saw Wilson before at the MN Fringe with his show "To the winners" which had much more potential and was more coherent but still with some performance issues. I decided to support him again (I like to support out-of-towners) by going to see his show this year but I do hope he gets a better director for his next show. Someone who can help him bring out his potential.
Polemic & Poet
by Fringivitis Vulgaris Follow this reviewer
Rating 3 kitties
Wilson Loria did not create an "easy viewing" show! Geography, history lesson, economic philosophy, and an interesting set of props are used to draw parallels between historic and modern colonialism.
Daring and Ambitious
by Fluffy Singler Follow this reviewer
Rating 4 kitties
Oens breaks out of the common fringe modes of spoof and confessionalism to take the audience to some unique places of discovery outside of their usual worlds. I do understand some of the other reviews and how the piece might have felt disjointed or unclear.
Sometimes with nonlinear work you have to go along for the ride without trying to link it all too quickly. The poetic language in many places in the piece was stunning and the story of Ines in the middle of the piece was amazing and moving.
I would recommend putting that story sooner in the piece and using it perhaps to anchor the other segments somehow. The costuming was great and the set and props simple and inventive at the same time.
The piece has a few bugs to work out yet, but even so, is well worth the time spent to experience what Fringe is REALLY about--thoughtful work that takes risks! Go! Go! Go! to this show on Saturday!
"Ines et Morte"
by Dave Romm Follow this reviewer
Rating 3 kitties
A voyage from Portugal to India by Vasco de Gama is used to make a point about globalization. Wilson Loria schmoozes with the audience, sings a song in Portuguese, slings some heavy-handed commentary about the Bush administration before settling down into a very affecting story about Ines de Castro. Three and a half kitties rounded down for taking so long to get to the good parts. A Shockwave Radio Theater Review.
Longer reviews with pictures at Baron Dave's LiveJournal.
Not my cup of tea.
by Janet Gartner Follow this reviewer
Rating 1 kitty
Not quite sure what he was trying to say. It was very disjointed. I think there was some political stuff mixed in there. Not very entertaining. Boring.
Seeing what we must.
by yolanda cotterall Follow this reviewer
Rating 5 kitties
Mr. Loria's performance is precise and articulate, movement and words. The story is revealed through his unique brand of choice of imagery and his big presence...he shows us and helps us see what we must.
