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The following reviews were submitted by Fringe Member: Sarah Holt
Company: Gabriel Shen | Twin Cities Youth Theatre
Show: Death! A Musical
Venue: The Southern Theatre
Original and Funny!
Mortality isn’t a typical theme for a youth-led theater production, but then again, 12-year-old Gabrielle Shen isn’t your typical first-time director. With "Death! A Musical," Shen leads a cast of young actors and musicians in a charming, offbeat play that wrestles with one of life’s biggest questions: Do we need death to give life meaning? The script—written by Shen and his father—balances existential inquiry with genuine humor. What emerges is a vibrant, thoughtful work of art. Shen is clearly a promising young director with a fresh vision and voice. "Death! a Musical" may be about the end of life— but I left the theater singing its songs and feeling hopeful. This production is full of creativity and heart. It’s absolutely worth the trip!