Review: Aurora Fox makes quite the mythical splash
Geoffrey Kent directs with a keen sense of sensuality (what an adonis that Cyex is) and wit that is quick becoming a trademark of the well-regarded actor-fight director as he helms more productions.
Feature: NY Times “What Creators these Mortals Be”
“The other comedies are laced with history jokes and jokes on the reign of the current queen,” Mr. Kent said. ” ‘Midsummer’ doesn’t have any of that. You don’t need footnotes to understand why it’s so funny.”
Review: The cast of Midsummer features no shortage of standouts
Kent’s approach to Shakespeare is respectfully disrespectful… and the wonderful thing is that while everyone on stage is clearly having a good time, nobody’s self-absorbed, hamming it up or stepping on anyone else’s toes, thanks to director Geoffrey Kent’s terrific structure and pacing.
Feature: ‘Titus Andronicus’ will be awash in blood
“It’s magic, it’s the art of misdirection,” says Kent, president of the Society of American Fight Directors. “I’ve got to chop a hand off in plain sight. The audience knows I didn’t really do it — but for one split second they have to believe it.”
Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy
Even so, we couldn’t possibly have anticipated the level of his brilliant, manic energy in the role.
Review: Denver Center Theatre Company’s elegantly staged “Romeo & Juliet” leaves a lingering impression
The sword fight that ends with Mercutio’s death has satisfyingly theatrical fury and flash.