written by august strindberg directed by eddie prunoske translated by michael meyer set and lights jonathan cottle costumes tara divencenzo photos hunter canning

the vale, brooklyn

“this charming, pop culture laden production of playing with fire (which takes place in a secret garden location in Williamsburg) definitely encourages laughter, with heightened performances and physical comedy that borders on farce, while still delivering a truthful execution of strindberg’s sometimes hard to swallow themes. director eddie prunoske’s animated staging…sends the actors barreling around the small garden, using space (the presence and absence of it) to create tension and express the suppressed hunger and desire of these characters.” - victoria teague, new york theater review