Hercules In Russia presented by Doorway Arts Ensemble at Cultural Arts Center

Hercules In Russia

Cultural Arts Center
7995 Georgia Avenue Silver Spring

In this memory play based on historical fact, former Alabama slave Jim Hercules finds himself an Imperial guard to Tsar Nicholas II and the royal family. As the Russian Revolution looms, Jim faces the demons of a tortured past and weighs his loyalty to his adopted country.

Presented by Doorway Arts Ensemble

Thru - Mar 4, 2012

Stage: Theater 2

Show Type: Drama

Running Time: 2 hours with 1 intermission

www.doorwayarts.org

Hercules In Russia Reviews

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Washington City Paper - Somewhat Recommended

"... You could pick nits in this Doorway Arts Ensemble production: Lev is one of three Russian characters (albeit the only poor Russian Jew), so why does only Ferlo attempt a Russian accent? And even if Jim was born the day before the 13th Amendment outlawed slavery, he’d be in his 50s by the time of the Russian Revolution, not a fresh-faced young man as he is here."

- Chris Klimek

DCTheatreScene - Recommended

When a Washington-area playwright completes a work which is intellectually provocative, artistically satisfying, and powerfully authentic, it is a cause for celebration for those who love local theater. Brothers and sisters, break out the champagne. We have a winner.

- Tim Treanor

Hercules In Russia presented by Doorway Arts Ensemble at Cultural Arts Center