Jellyfish Are Immortal Returns

Peachy Keen Productions—The Rachel Browne Theatre

I only went to see this based on the buzz this team has had in the past, and fond memories of previous shows. If memory serves, their fans screamed down the house at last year’s Jenny’s. But there was no team, just the charming and funny Sydney Hayduk, solo. She was clear that Thea Fitz-James, who was listed in the program , was absent and had nothing to do with this show; and would be mad if she was associated with it. Says a lot. I’m guessing there is a story here that is not being shared, that might explain why this seemed so thrown together. Sydney started by stating her sexual orientation (who cares?) and her deep concern for the ecology (I care). This was more like a workshop than a show, and there were a lot of unimpressed patrons at this performance. Only one member, a friend, I believe, went up to her after. Not a good sign. I stand in line usually, to congratulate performers. A lot of dance movement, playing with props, cheery smiles, and a costume that would have benefited from a trip to a thrift store. A black crinoline (not tattered pink) and black tank would have actually made her look like the monarch butterfly she was trying to portray. I have seen her in the past and she is definitely capable of far more. As she says in the program “we have more work to do.“.

Lisa Campbell