Welcome to the behind-the-scenes look at an industrial kitchen acted out by the current cohort at Langara's Studio 58. This is a great vehicle to showcase all the various talents in the group. In this show, there is a LOT going on. They are able to capture the stress and insanity that goes on in a restaurant kitchen. Imagine the tv show The Bear, on steroids.
There were a few side stories that highlighted some of the characters, allowing those actors to shine just a little bit longer in the spotlight. For the purpose of the play however, I found that there was too much going on and I couldn't really connect fully with many of the characters, even those that were given an elevated push forward.
The set and the renovated theatre itself are a wonder to behold. Also kudos to the choreographer for running all the various movements. A definite highlight of the show is the musical interlude that features singing and kitchen instrument playing. A beautiful segment in a chaotic sensory overload of a show.
The Kitchen is on now at Studio 58 at Langara until April 9.
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