[NEohioPAL] LAND OF CLEVE REVIEW: Exciting, Exuberant 'Hair' at Near West Theatre Induces Psychedelic Sixties' Flashbacks

[Cleve Land via NEohioPAL]

*LAND OF CLEVE REVIEW: *
* Exciting, Exuberant 'Hair' *
*     at Near West Theatre *
*     Induces Psychedelic *
*      Sixties' Flashbacks*

Director/musical director Bob Navis Jr. has done it again, taking this
classic musical about the psychedelic 1960s and turning it into a
theatrical spectacle that is at once reverent to its roots and relevant to
today's world. Navis has carefully crafted the show to reflect its original
incarnation, while at the same time underscoring the universal elements of
the songs and scenes so that modern audiences can relate to them.

Devon Turchan is quite simply a revelation as Claude, the young man
with delusions of Grand Ol' England and an aversion to the draft. His
vocals are vibrant and his emotions are visceral.


Turchan is surrounded by a virtual sea of amazing, evocative
castmates. Beau Reddington makes a rebellious Berger, Leah Windale soars as
Sheila, Taylor Nagy's Chrissy tugs at your heartstrings, Andy Schumann is
an awesome Woof, Anthony Williams makes a formidable Hud, and Leah Smith is
a radiant Jeannie.


The rest of the talented Tribe is equally as dynamic and dedicated to their
roles, and include Tasha Brandt, Taylor Bryan, Sara Chapman, Antonio
DeJesus, Rachel Drotar, Kelcie Dugger, Lauren Gale, Nigeria Gould, Hillary
Horton, Bethy Jarus, Jabri Johnson, Mike Knobloch, Connor Ling, Alexis
Mann, Vickey McBride, Ishmael Phillips, Emily Plank, Scott Pyle, Kamal
Raslan, Adam Rawlings, Kihresha Redmond, Bryan Ritz-Spikes, Gwen
Stembridge, and Jordan Thompson...


Read the full review at:


*http://inthelandofcleve.blogspot.com/2015/08/cleve-review-exciting-exuberant-hair-at.html
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