This is the first production directed by Ten Thousand Things’ new Artistic Director Marcela Lorca, and it seemed she had taken on a hefty challenge, with the many characters, interwoven plotlines, and stark changes in tone Sondheim and Lapine baked into their creation. Have no fear—the results are spectacular. Read the full Review at TalkinBroadway.com
Review: Into The Woods: ethereal and powerful
Into The Woods (nicely helmed by TTT’s new AD, Marcela Lorca) is based on famous fairy tales: there’s Little Red Riding Hood, Rapunzel, Cinderella, Jack of the beanstalk fame, et al. The cast rips into Into The Woods with fairy tale gusto. They are having great fun, and ditto the audience, laughing, giggling and regularly bursting into spontaneous applause. […]
Review: Ten Thousand Things’ ‘Into the Woods’ is an intimate take on the classic musical
…this is the most moving “Into the Woods” I’ve seen… The staging marks a fluid debut for TTT’s new artistic director, Marcela Lorca. She clarifies the story by using color and space intelligently, gradually moving the action from the four corners of the square playing area
Director tackles massive Sondheim musical ‘Into The Woods’ for Ten Thousand Things debut
With the massive musical “Into the Woods,” director Marcela Lorca dives into her new leadership role at Ten Thousand Things.
Into the Woods
“…this is the most moving Into the Woods I’ve seen.” — Star Tribune “This production is one to celebrate, marking a new era for one of the most innovative and justly celebrated companies.” — City Pages “…Lorca excels in a full-throated and heartfelt production.” — Pioneer Press “This production is sheer perfection and perhaps my favorite thing they’ve done.” — Cherry […]
Ten Thousand Things Names Marcela Lorca as Artistic Director
Marcela’s vibrant vision and commitment to our mission make her an ideal choice to lead this company in the coming years.
BWW Review: Ayad Ahktar’s DISGRACED Presents Profound Dilemmas in MKE Rep’s Fierce Production
Along with Van, three time Director Marcela Lorca continues to sensitively pace the production, quickening the fury as the couples’ frustrations spontaneous combust on an elegant stage design by James Youmans and complimented by Ana Kusmanic’s fashion worthy costumes.
Guthrie’s grad student production is polished and lyrical
Noted director Marcela Lorca, who has helmed the training program since Washington’s death in Nov. 2014, directs “Incurable” with lyricism and humor. The performances are funny, in-the-moment and well-timed. The script, which has many contemporary touches, includes an angel on rollerblades (Aishling Pembroke).
Incurable: A Fool’s Tale
Guthrie Theater Dowling Studio A devised play written and performed by the Guthrie Experience Company of 2017 Directed by Marcela Lorca Assistant Direction by Sun Mee Chomet Scenic Design by Nick Golfis Lighting Design by Karin Olson Costume Design by Sarah Bahr Sound Design by Katherine Horowitz Songs by Brett Calo Properties by Abbee Warmboe […]
Rep’s ‘Disgraced’ Is Powerful, Provocative
Fast-moving and provocative, Disgraced turns a sophisticated dinner party among social elites into a slow dissolve of their pretenses about having risen above ethnic worries and stereotypes. Running through February 12 at the Quadracci Powerhouse, it is the best directed and acted Milwaukee Rep play experienced of late, fulfilling its 2013 Pulitzer-winning reputation as the […]