An animal displaced from the circus, here to perform for us, and a trainer who did their best to prepare the animal for a world that no longer exists.
We see these two trying to find their place in an unfamiliar world.
Having failed to prepare the animal for a world he could not have imagined, the trainer considers how he has loved, and finds regret. He thus confronts the fears and shame that have hijacked his love.
The animal, under-prepared, struggles to control an excited and traumatized nervous system.
We see failure after failure on our way to a healing ritual. A confrontation of sorrow that leads to release. The trainer tells us, “we cannot choose what we are numb to; we must open ourselves to suffering in order to have access to joy”.
Great improv & work put in by Jason that highly engages & grabs the audience. Examines the age old parental hard questions. “Did I do enough to prepare them?” “How much can I trust them?” “When is it time to let go the reins & let them responsibly take responsibility for their own life without me having to save them from their own mishap crap & choices?”
I didn’t know what to expect going in. Jason’s one-man show starts off rather uncomfortably, but he quickly trains the audience to respond to his impassioned, unspoken directives, and we loved every minute. His improv and comedic timing are impeccable, and there is much to think about afterward re: (absurdist) art and meaning, father-son relationships/expectations, the roles of the audience vs the artist, and repressing vs fulfilling your own dreams. Also, the ethics of gorillakeeping. I would see this one again, definitely — the audience interaction must make it a unique experience every time, and it is a tremendous work and hilarious to boot.
This is one of my favorite shows at the Fringe. Every time i’ve seen it, i’ve left the theater feeling as if I was a part of the show, not just a spectator. It’s a thoughtful and funny and vulnerable piece of art.
Even the sad parts made me laugh!!!
Fantastic one-man show. I don’t usually like broad physical comedy or clowning but was completely disarmed by Jason and his comedic talent.
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