Gary Winter - Cooler
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SHOW INFORMATION

Average of 4 stars from 1 ratings.

CURRENTLY CLOSED
Opened Apr 9, 2010
Closed Apr 24, 2010

Playing at
The Chocolate Factory

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Visit the Gary Winter - Cooler website:
http://www.chocolatefactorytheater.org/e_garywinter.html

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WHAT IS IT ABOUT?

"Nonsense parts the waves for the demon class."

An abstract play about a group of people who live in a cooler under a mysterious but palpable oppressive force. Their language has been warped and the rules of their society have been confused, and they struggle to reconcile their desires and impulses with the chilling environment they find themselves in. The play operates in an almost dream-like state as the characters experiment with language, will, and the nature of oppression - both external and self-imposed.

THEATER/VENUE INFORMATION:

The Chocolate Factory
5-49 49th Ave
New York, NY 11101

What are other members saying?

RE:Cooler is Fascinating...
Cooler is a kind of sci-fi play in which a group of people exist in a frozen state living in the present of a post-war society of unnamed place/time while trying in strange and humorous ways to recapture a nostalgic past now beyond their reach. Although the play never explicitly states why this group of people is trapped in the cooler of the plays title, its fascinating and darkly humorous to watch these very talented actors inhabit this alternate universe and to struggle to find meaning and love once their world has become circumscribed. The play is beautifully acted and staged sets, costume, lights, sound and the writing from the first line to the eerily haunting closing is funny, poetic, and unique albeit not always completely clear in a traditional realist style. If youre willing to suspend disbelief and allow yourself to be transported into an alternate universe, this play is for you. The images and language are powerful enough that the play will remain with you long after youve left the theater.

Reviewed by wylieg123 on Tuesday, Apr 13th, 2010