Sparkplug performances, fizzy lighting and staging, and rich sound design make the show a treat for the eye and ear. (The only technical flaw was that early on, the music cues occasionally drowned out the dialogue.) The innovative set consists mostly of a room-sized structure in the shape of a church, which is pushed around the stage to form varied rooms and houses as needed, both interiors and exteriors.
Each night of the Festival features not just a theatrical work, but short films and live music as well. So for your money you get diverse stimulation, and you get to spend an evening at the Abrons Art Center, which is at the historic Henry Street Settlement. It's worth a trip to the deep Lower East Side just for the building.
IXOMIA runs through November 10, but not every day, so check the schedule. The Festival itself runs through November 17.
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