Start Higher, End Higher Still: A Review of the American Legacy Theatre production of “Higher”
“Kyle’s descent into opioid addiction at the end of act one was very intense and truly compelling.”
October 31, 2021
“Kyle’s descent into opioid addiction at the end of act one was very intense and truly compelling.”
Every college should stage this show.
Short Version: this cast takes on a weird, sad, and esoteric script that at times invokes an almost 1950’s “old money” aesthetic, as well as a vision of the Underworld that would make Homer proud.
The overarching theme is romantic love and familial relationships. In this rendering, there is also an emphasis on the importance of language, learning and memory.