In John Gabriel Borkman, the titular character paces up and down, up and down, full of resentment and bitterness. Previously a wealthy bank manager, he was found to have been speculating with other people’s money, and was subsequently imprisoned for five years. Though much time has now passed since his release, still the scars remain; he’s locked himself away in his room, unable to face the world outside. And yet, in spite of his fall, still he hopes he can return to public life, that his … [Read more...]
Krapp’s Last Tape at Tower Theatre | Review
A tired old man sits at a desk listening to tape recordings of himself from decades earlier. At times he basks in the warmth of memories from his youth; at others, he can’t bear the pain, the regret, and he switches the machine off. He means to make a new recording, but he can’t ever seem to get to the end of it, for the pull of the old tapes is too great. He is bound to them and the younger version of himself he hears, with all his hopes and fiery passions. John Chapman is the man, Krapp, in … [Read more...]