"2 Households, 2 Assholes: Shakespeare's R & J" at The New York International Fringe Festival
“2 Households, 2 Assholes: Shakespeare’s R & J
Co-Created by Samuel Munoz and Aaron Munoz
Reviewed by Joseph Verlezza
Theatre Reviews Limited
Something is going wonderfully awry at SoHo Playhouse where “2 Households, 2 Assholes: Shakespeare’s R&J” explodes onto the stage as part of the New York International Fringe Festival. Two male actors assume twenty different roles, at lightning speed, skillfully delivering the romantic tale of Romeo and Juliet in a mere 60 minutes. Accomplished swordplay, simple economic costume adjustments, acrobatic fight scenes, and precise character changes with just a turn or quick glance inform and mesmerize the audience as they listen to the language of the tragedy’s infamous wordsmith, the Bard, spouted with ease and elegance. I was in awe.
The two actors Aaron Munoz and Sam Munoz, physically reminiscent of Laurel and Hardy, are without reserve a powerhouse. They are well trained and execute their craft with extreme care and precision, never missing a beat or the opportunity to squeeze every ounce of emotion from each character. Forget gender bending, they expose the souls of these two young lovers, at times leaving you astonished, suspended in disbelief. What more can be said? Well no credit is given to direction, choreography, or fight and fencing coach, so I will feel safe in saying these two fellows have done it all and have done it extremely well.
Do yourself a favor and waste no time getting a ticket to the remaining performance. You don’t need to love Shakespeare to enjoy this show but you just might afterward. These two theatrical entrepreneurs took a chance; you should do the same and join them on this incredible journey.
2 HOUSEHOLDS, 2 ASSHOLES: SHAKESPEARES R&J
Performed by Aaron Munoz and Sam Munoz.
Presented by Dos Munoz and the New York International Fringe Festival.
All performances take place at The SoHo Playhouse, 15 Vandam Street (6th Avenue and Varick Street) in New York, NY. Tickets are available at www.fringenyc.org or 866-468-7619. $15 in advance, $18 at the door. Senior and Fringe Junior tickets available at the door for $10. Running time: 1 hour with no intermission. www.two-households.com
Remaining Show Date:
Sunday, August 19th @ 1:00 pm
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