18°c Overcast
14°c Cloudy periods
Winnipeg Free Press - ONLINE EDITION
Revolver 101
Our Rating: 
From the opening lines of this vulgar and amateurish locally produced two-hander, we’re lost. It seems there has been a Columbine-like massacre, and a psychologist, or maybe a detective, confronts the perpetrator while the school is still in lockdown.
The pair posture, drop F-bombs and exchange pretentious aphorisms like escapees from a bad Quentin Tarantino script. “Are you here because you’re a genius?” the shooter asks, “or are you a genius who happens to be here?”
Neither of the actors, Lacina Dembele or Rob Brown, is up to the challenge, even if Brown’s 45-minute script made logical sense. Sorry, but this disaster needs a much clearer setup.
— Morley Walker
From the Fringe program:
Randall has brought a loaded gun to class. Sam enters the room, places a tape recorder down and presses record.
With many twists, trips and turns, Revolver 101 examines, with words alone, the fallout of violence.
A stark and performance-heavy experience for audiences.
"The premise is brilliant." - Uptown Magazine
"Strong performers. Bold. Edgy." - CBC Manitoba
4 1/2 STARS out of 5 "Provocative. Powerful." – Winnipeg Free Press
https://www.facebook.com/ResonatorTheatrical
Recommended For: Mature Audience
Length: 60 min
Tickets: $10
Discount Tickets: $8 for Matinees, Students, Seniors, Kids (12 & under), Fringe performers
Warnings: Language, Herbal Cigarettes,
History
Updated on Thursday, July 19, 2012 at 4:44 PM CDT:
Adds review
- Back to Top
- Return to Fringe Show Reviews
Poll
Ads by Google
You can comment on most stories on winnipegfreepress.com. You can also agree or disagree with other comments. All you need to do is register and/or login and you can join the conversation and give your feedback.
Have Your Say
New to commenting? Check out our Frequently Asked Questions.
The Winnipeg Free Press does not necessarily endorse any of the views posted. By submitting your comment, you agree to our Terms and Conditions. These terms were revised effective April 16, 2010.