Interview time:

Questions:

Where did you first discover the play?

What drew you to the play?

Were there any worries about taking on a play about such a dark topic?

Were there any difficulties with any of the props and costumes in a show with so much blood?

Were there any new talent this year?

What was your favorite moment backstage?

How did the cast work together?

How does the audience influence a show?

Were there any standout stars this year?


Write Up:

Set in the world of the Iraq war, Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo tells the story of Kev and Tom, both dealing with the outcomes of war. Tom, who’s hand was chewed off by a tiger, is trying to recover a golden toilet seat in order to sell it to create a better life for himself. Meanwhile Kev is hallucinating after shooting the tiger who attacked Tom’s hand. Both funny and touching, the show quickly drew the audience, with much of  credit due to the amazing cast and crew. 

The cast of seventeen did a superb job creating a fantastic show, even with only six weeks (compared to the usual eight) between casting and showtime. The crew had their work cut out for themselves as well. The show, being set in war, was filled with blood and gore. The crew took on the challenge of creating these moments.

With an superb story, amazing cast, and fantastic crew Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo was a score.