A new interpretation of Arthur Schnitzler's 1897 drama La Ronde has emerged, reimagined as Ring Ring, a modern carousel of anxieties. The gentle dance of linked fragments, performed by a young cast, offers a soft and nuanced exploration of the contemporary concerns that keep us up at night.
The production weaves together diverse scenes featuring nervous couples, anxious individuals, and people struggling with existential dread. Each scene is a poignant expression of the human experience, as writer Gary Owen brings to life the fragility and yearning that often accompany modern life. However, collectively, the scenes feel disjointed, lacking a sense of accumulation or forward momentum.
The cast delivers strong performances, particularly Tiger Tingley, who shines in roles as both a harried worker and an exhausted parent. Leisa Gwenllian and Iwan Bond also excel, effortlessly shifting between charm and anxiety.
Despite its gentle approach, the production stumbles with awkward transitions and clumsy set design. The corrugated set, intended to evoke physical reminders of encounters, instead becomes an eyesore. Moreover, the show's roots as a student production remain apparent, limiting its impact as a polished professional outing.
Ultimately, Ring Ring feels like a sum of its parts rather than a cohesive whole. While it offers glimpses of fine storytelling, the overall effect is fragmented and fleeting. The show's audience is treated to a series of poignant moments, but these are not sufficient to sustain a lasting impression.
The production weaves together diverse scenes featuring nervous couples, anxious individuals, and people struggling with existential dread. Each scene is a poignant expression of the human experience, as writer Gary Owen brings to life the fragility and yearning that often accompany modern life. However, collectively, the scenes feel disjointed, lacking a sense of accumulation or forward momentum.
The cast delivers strong performances, particularly Tiger Tingley, who shines in roles as both a harried worker and an exhausted parent. Leisa Gwenllian and Iwan Bond also excel, effortlessly shifting between charm and anxiety.
Despite its gentle approach, the production stumbles with awkward transitions and clumsy set design. The corrugated set, intended to evoke physical reminders of encounters, instead becomes an eyesore. Moreover, the show's roots as a student production remain apparent, limiting its impact as a polished professional outing.
Ultimately, Ring Ring feels like a sum of its parts rather than a cohesive whole. While it offers glimpses of fine storytelling, the overall effect is fragmented and fleeting. The show's audience is treated to a series of poignant moments, but these are not sufficient to sustain a lasting impression.
. I mean, the concept of Ring Ring sounds super interesting - all these different scenes woven together, exploring our modern anxieties... it's like the show is trying to say something profound, but then again, some of those scenes just kinda feel like mini-movies rather than cohesive pieces. And don't even get me started on the set design 
, I mean, a corrugated set? It feels so... DIY. I know the production was done by students and all, but can't they have put in a bit more effort to polish it up? 
. Each ride's got its own vibe and music, but they're all kinda disconnected from each other 
. You get a bunch of cool moments here and there, like that one couple sharing a laugh 
or someone having a panic attack 
... but then you realize, "wait, what's the point?" 
, especially Tiger Tingley 
, but it's like they're all trying to figure out how to put the puzzle together 
and nobody told them there's no answer 
. And don't even get me started on that set... it's like a bad 90s music video 
.
, but it needs more context and less disjointedness 
. It's like a nice sketchbook doodle 
- you can appreciate the art, but you need something to tie it all together 
.
. Newsflash: it's still the same old drama, just with different costumes and a few buzzwords thrown in to make it seem relevant.
. It's just a bunch of people mugging for the camera and collecting their checks at the end of the day.
? I mean, come on, folks. If you're gonna do something like this, put in some real effort and don't skimp on the set design or the writing. Until then, it's just a bunch of flash with no substance 
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However, the disjointedness and lack of forward momentum do make it hard to fully invest in the story. I mean, I was kinda rooting for those characters, but by the end, I wasn't really sure what had happened. 
The cast is definitely talented, especially Tiger Tingley – he brought so much depth to his roles! 
But for me, the disjointed scenes just don't add up to a satisfying whole. It feels like they're trying too hard to tackle so many different themes and emotions, but in doing so, lost focus on telling a cohesive story 
. Not to mention, the set design is a bit of a mess... I mean, who thought corrugated metal was a good idea? 
Still, I'm glad someone's taking on these kinds of themes – we do need more nuanced explorations of modern life 
They're basically tanking! 
They're like, "Ring Ring" just resonates with them, I guess? 
Tiger Tingley is raking it in at $20k per show, while Leisa Gwenllian and Iwan Bond are bringing home a cool $15k each. 
i mean what's with the title? just a phone ringing lol it's like the whole production revolves around some guy getting anxious on his phone 
and don't even get me started on that set design 
it looks like they raided a thrift store or something. and tiger tingley is cute but not enough to save this show imo 