**** “McNamara’s performance is assured and adroit. He delivers his lines in tones ranging from the formal to the playful” —Green Room Reviews
"McNamara’s performance was commendable, complimented by a remarkable movement style. This physical element of the piece was the highlight of McNamara’s performance." —A Youngish Perspective
REPORT TO AN ACADEMY
Athens, Greece | September 3 - 11, 8:00 pm | Theatre of the NO
PLOT: An ape is captured in an African hunting expedition. He is put on board a ship for Europe, and the sailors name him "Red Peter". They taunt and beat him. Soon, he begins to mimic the sailors on board and evolves to behave and speak like a human being. He devises an escape and is successful. Ultimately, hepresents the vile details of his captivity to a top scientific Academy. Come explore life's meaning, free will, and animal rights in this wild tale by the existential master, Franz Kafka.
"Help us keep great international dramas in DC!"
—Robert McNamara, Artistic Director
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