The Woodsman will begin performances Jan. 27, 2016, with an official opening night set for Feb. 7, 2016.
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Following Two Sold-Out Engagements, Oz-Based The Woodsman Will Return Off-Broadway
The Woodsman will begin performances Jan. 27, 2016, with an official opening night set for Feb. 7, 2016.
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Our culture's fascination with the world of Oz is so interesting. There have been countless reimaginings and adaptations of the story however I love this concept in particular a lot because it is not told from the perspective of Dorothy from I can surmise. Another great example of this perspective was SyFy's "Tin Man". And although this story did focus more on the Woodsman there was still a great deal of storytelling that had to do with Dorothy. This play seems similar in some degrees to "Peter and the Starcatcher" in that it is not a flashy production and focuses on storytelling and acting. The image of the puppet of the Woodsman was very different from anything I've seen that had to do with Oz. Hopefully this show will still be running if I can get a chance to go to New York City and see it.
I would love to see the show. I absolutely adore the child-like whimsy of Baum, and have been a great admirer of his work aside from The Wizard of Oz.
This show's darker themes I think will be extremely interesting for audiences, and the tragedy that befalls these two star-crossed lovers feels almost Shakespeare-esque. The usage of puppetry is very striking, and the image in the article really displays the angular qualities of the tin woodsman, which I find to be in contrast to the oval shapes typically used to create his body.
The dramatic lighting also stets a particular mood, indicating the sorrows that will most likely befall both characters before the show is through, shrouding them in a physical darkness that is almost entirely lost by the time Dorothy enters the scene.
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