At the Edinburgh Festival Fringe August 3-25 glasselevatortheatre@gmail.com Follow @HouseOfShadows !function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id)){js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js";fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,"script","twitter-wjs");Tumblr (3.0; @glasselevatortheatre)http://glasselevatortheatre.tumblr.com/<p>19 performances later, the Fringe is over for team Shadows. We had such a blast!  And just as we were heading out we got this <a href="http://www.fringeguru.com/reviews/edinburgh-2012/the-house-of-shadows.html" target="_blank">FIVE-STAR REVIEW</a> from FringeGuru, so at least we went out on a high note!</p> <p>See you next year, Fringe!</p> <p>xo</p> <p>The Glass Elevator</p>http://glasselevatortheatre.tumblr.com/post/30264930944http://glasselevatortheatre.tumblr.com/post/30264930944Sun, 26 Aug 2012 16:49:03 -0400<a href="http://www.nsdf.org.uk/about-nsdf/edinburgh-competition/">NSDF Emerging Artists Competition</a>: <p><em>The House of Shadows</em> was shortlisted for the National Student Drama Festival Emerging Artists Award at this year’s Fringe!  Congratulations to the winner, <em>Kiss Me and You Will See How Important I Am</em>.</p>http://glasselevatortheatre.tumblr.com/post/30108859572http://glasselevatortheatre.tumblr.com/post/30108859572Fri, 24 Aug 2012 12:47:42 -0400<h2>Dancing in the Dark</h2> <p><span class="Apple-style-span">Broadway Baby Rating:<img src="http://www.broadwaybaby.com/images/homepagestars/stars4.png" title="We gave this show 4 stars"/></span></p> <div>Within the House of Shadows, there is an explanation for cultural popularity that I found rather endearing. A secret society of members visit a struggling author, blindfold him, and urge him to tell them a story. If he is successful, he is admitted into their cadre and is promised undying fame. As metaphors for the struggles of succeeding in the Edinburgh Fringe go, it takes some beating. But it was only one of the many ideas swirling around the House of Shadows. While not all of them are executed brilliantly, there are more than enough ideas here to keep you thinking. <p>The plot centres around writer Joseph Lambert, trying to write his great work in the ‘hot countries’. He pines after the mysterious Lucinda on the opposing balcony, while his very shadow longs for his freedom. As the play advances, his shadow begins to take on more of its very own personality. The play consists only of Lambert, and his shadow. Their physical intertwined interaction is impressive, with some snappy dialogue. In addition their speeches directly aimed to their audience are delivered with the right amount of flair. The script contains enough motifs and symbols to retain interest and the understated conclusion provides a sense of fulfilment and closure.</p> <p>If there are problems with the play, it is that emotional highs are too quickly reached. By the third instance of Lambert pleading for something or other repetition already sets in. And some plot strands are left a little unclear, and extraneous to the plot itself. But, overall, the play is carried on the back of the performances and it more than excels in its mid-afternoon slot. At forty five minutes long it’s worth seeing as a pre-dinner aperitif.</p> </div>http://glasselevatortheatre.tumblr.com/post/29894154103http://glasselevatortheatre.tumblr.com/post/29894154103Tue, 21 Aug 2012 08:27:49 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8yce6iSZ51rnsb4wo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8yce6iSZ51rnsb4wo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Playing with Shadow puppets.</p> <p>Peter Bestoso as The Man and Bryan Kauder as The Shadow</p> <p>Photography by Anne McGrath</p>http://glasselevatortheatre.tumblr.com/post/29694763579http://glasselevatortheatre.tumblr.com/post/29694763579Sat, 18 Aug 2012 11:57:36 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8t2unLt9N1rnsb4wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Peter Bestoso as The Man and Bryan Kauder as The Shadow</p> <p>Photography by Anne McGrath</p>http://glasselevatortheatre.tumblr.com/post/29555495824http://glasselevatortheatre.tumblr.com/post/29555495824Thu, 16 Aug 2012 11:46:37 -0400photo<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8p5uvyQ5m1rnsb4wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>The boys have a copycat!</p>http://glasselevatortheatre.tumblr.com/post/29484733734http://glasselevatortheatre.tumblr.com/post/29484733734Wed, 15 Aug 2012 11:58:20 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8p5zfvYNb1rnsb4wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Chillin’ at Fringe Central!  Gotta love free wifi!</p>http://glasselevatortheatre.tumblr.com/post/29412704029http://glasselevatortheatre.tumblr.com/post/29412704029Tue, 14 Aug 2012 11:53:44 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8jyxxvOMg1rnsb4wo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8jyxxvOMg1rnsb4wo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8jyxxvOMg1rnsb4wo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>We try a new publicity stunt on the Royal Mile!</p>http://glasselevatortheatre.tumblr.com/post/29340917161http://glasselevatortheatre.tumblr.com/post/29340917161Mon, 13 Aug 2012 11:57:04 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8fz5hzijG1rnsb4wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Stage Manager Eleanor Regan goofs off for the camera while talking to one of theSpace’s technicians.</p>http://glasselevatortheatre.tumblr.com/post/29268139560http://glasselevatortheatre.tumblr.com/post/29268139560Sun, 12 Aug 2012 11:59:01 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8fzw36caQ1rnsb4wo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8fzw36caQ1rnsb4wo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8fzw36caQ1rnsb4wo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8fzw36caQ1rnsb4wo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8fzw36caQ1rnsb4wo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Scenes from the Royal Mile - week 1!</p>http://glasselevatortheatre.tumblr.com/post/29199043997http://glasselevatortheatre.tumblr.com/post/29199043997Sat, 11 Aug 2012 11:57:34 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8fyv2CiyD1rnsb4wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://glasselevatortheatre.tumblr.com/post/29128430118http://glasselevatortheatre.tumblr.com/post/29128430118Fri, 10 Aug 2012 12:00:47 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8fyqvCYuZ1rnsb4wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Peter Bestoso as The Man & Bryan Kauder as The Shadow</p>http://glasselevatortheatre.tumblr.com/post/29056963945http://glasselevatortheatre.tumblr.com/post/29056963945Thu, 09 Aug 2012 11:56:40 -0400photo<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8fzyl6tSJ1rnsb4wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Team Shadows makes a similarly-blue-shirted friend on the Royal Mile.</p>http://glasselevatortheatre.tumblr.com/post/28985219987http://glasselevatortheatre.tumblr.com/post/28985219987Wed, 08 Aug 2012 11:45:41 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m884ksuHRn1rnsb4wo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m884ksuHRn1rnsb4wo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Just a little (<em>very</em> little) bit of “House of Shadows” advertising on the mile!</p>http://glasselevatortheatre.tumblr.com/post/28912866759http://glasselevatortheatre.tumblr.com/post/28912866759Tue, 07 Aug 2012 11:54:00 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m8aespubqc1rnsb4wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Peter Bestoso as The Man</p> <p>Photography by Anne McGrath</p>http://glasselevatortheatre.tumblr.com/post/28840323273http://glasselevatortheatre.tumblr.com/post/28840323273Mon, 06 Aug 2012 11:53:13 -0400photo<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m86al6npW41rnsb4wo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m86al6npW41rnsb4wo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m86al6npW41rnsb4wo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m86al6npW41rnsb4wo4_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Team “House of Shadows” flyers the Royal Mile!</p>http://glasselevatortheatre.tumblr.com/post/28769392039http://glasselevatortheatre.tumblr.com/post/28769392039Sun, 05 Aug 2012 11:46:43 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7r2773w101rnsb4wo1_250.png"/><br/><br/><p>A little 8-bit sticker art by Peter Bestoso.</p>http://glasselevatortheatre.tumblr.com/post/28702547117http://glasselevatortheatre.tumblr.com/post/28702547117Sat, 04 Aug 2012 12:00:12 -0400photo<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m7r5qgQjk51rnsb4wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Peter Bestoso as The Man and Bryan Kauder as The Shadow.</p> <p>Photography by Anne McGrath</p>http://glasselevatortheatre.tumblr.com/post/28690708146http://glasselevatortheatre.tumblr.com/post/28690708146Sat, 04 Aug 2012 05:18:22 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m86b8vjkF01rnsb4wo1_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m86b8vjkF01rnsb4wo2_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m86b8vjkF01rnsb4wo3_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m86b8vjkF01rnsb4wo5_500.jpg"/><br/> <br/><p>Photos from tech!</p>http://glasselevatortheatre.tumblr.com/post/28632655557http://glasselevatortheatre.tumblr.com/post/28632655557Fri, 03 Aug 2012 11:51:00 -0400photo<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m86a33loIi1rnsb4wo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Team “House of Shadows” arrives on the Fringe & moves into <a href="http://thespaceuk.com" target="_blank">theSpace @ Surgeons’ Hall</a>!</p>http://glasselevatortheatre.tumblr.com/post/28620470899http://glasselevatortheatre.tumblr.com/post/28620470899Fri, 03 Aug 2012 05:38:23 -0400