DCA Theater
66 E Randolph St
312.742.8497
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Jamie Vann, Edgar Miguel Sanchez, and Yadira Correa in Vitalist Theatre's The Ghost is Here, Photo: John W. Sisson, Jr.
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Jan 12 – Feb 19
Thursdays–Saturdays (7:30pm)
Sundays (3pm)
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$25
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“In Kōbō Abe's darkly comedic drama, tormented ex-soldier Fukagawa and grifter Oba partner in business during Japan's still-reeling early postwar years. Their product? Photographs of the dead, sold back to customers at astronomical rates, only after the pair has cemented their first ruse — a wildfire rumor that ghosts have rejoined the living. Although perhaps overlong, Vitalist Theatre's often-funny production wisely chooses to keep the play's original setting and backdrop, asking us to tease out the modern-day parallels (the scam reminds one of "nothing trades" like credit default swaps). Jamie Vann stands out as the scheming Oba; and director Jaclynn Jutting employs subtle stylistic flourishes to heighten the absurdity of the characters' untrammeled political logrolling, government-corporate synergy, and free-market fanaticism. Sound familiar?”
Stephen Gossett, Flavorpill
