The Confusions of Young Torless
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Average of 4.5 stars from 2 ratings.

CURRENTLY CLOSED
Opened Jan 21, 2012
Closed Feb 11, 2012

Playing at
Looking Glass Theatre

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Running Time:
2hr. 0min.

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WHAT IS IT ABOUT?

In an elite, late 19th century Austrian military school four adolescent boys become enmeshed in a dangerous rite of passage: Törless, the witness whose philosophical detachment is threatened by a brief and disturbing brush with homosexuality; Basini, the lacking character and effeminate victim who's lack of morals mixed with extravagant life leads him to unpayable debts, theft and an enslavement by the predatory duo of Beineberg and Reiting. Beineberg, the esoteric mystic obsessed by achieving domination through spiritual powers and Reiting, the unscrupulous manipulator who prefers to use physical torture in order to dehumanize his victim. Sensitive and philosophically-minded Törless, both fascinated and repulsed by his closest friends' practices, is torn between his moral upbringing and his fascination for the forbidden fruit, the dark and passionate, immoral and sadistic aspects of life. Based on the novel by Robert Musil, "The Confusions of Young Törless" was widely considered to be prophetic of the rise of fascism.

THEATER/VENUE INFORMATION:

Looking Glass Theatre
422 W 57th St
New York, NY 10019

What are other members saying?

Shivering experience
I have always been fascinated by Musil's novels, so I went to see the play on its opening night, not really knowing what to expect. I have to say that the overall experience was shivering: the darkness of the theater, the chilliness of the air inside (yes, take your jacket with you) and the striking emotional detachment and coldness of some of the characters brought back the memories of my own childhood, in class with bullying soulless mates I hardly even recall today.. Hint: the stage opens up during the play so make sure to grab the closest seat possible, to experience "being there" with these good looking, dark souled characters performing their sadistic rituals. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by theaterspectator on Thursday, Jan 26th, 2012

touched me
The Looking Glass is an interesting space that fits this show well, it's dark and gives the feeling of being in an old institution. My girlfriend and I went to support a friend and I was really touched by the performance. It evoked emotions in me that I hadn't felt since I was in high school. Watching this you truly hurt for the characters and want to be there to support them. I would recommend everyone to go see it and know that they aren't the only one who see the world differently.

Reviewed by sceneprod on Wednesday, Jan 25th, 2012