POMPO AND PIPO Z Smith, Performer, directed by Jenni Kallo, NY & La Grave, France
Here is a beautifully conceived idea of a homeless clown with a traumatic history. Pompo is extremely hopeful and cheery, considering her plight. That contradiction is powerful. The moments when she realizes her fantasies are nothing more than just that, we are moved. However, when Pompo left behind that upbeat aspect of her personality entirely, and fell into deep pathos, I missed it. A few times I had a little trouble hearing clearly what was being said, and seeing some of the smaller props. The show will definitely ripen with repetition. The more the audience is let in on the pleasure of the clown, the more we will empathize, and laugh.
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