“All the artistic elements come together in a wonderful, multifaceted production.”
By Walter MurphyAug 13, 2026Full Review
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Isla
WP Theater · 1h 15m
Opened Aug 8, 2026 · Closed Aug 29, 2026 · Ran for less than a month
1 Rave
1 Positive
2 Mixed
Critics' Take
Critics admire Isla's inventive puppetry and cultural storytelling about a Cuban family's escape, but several find the 75-minute piece lacks narrative substance beneath its beautiful visual artistry.
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Critic Scorecard
4 reviews1 Rave
1 Positive
2 Mixed
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- Tier 1: 100%
- Tier 2: 75%
- Tier 3: 40%
- Tier 4: 20%
“This world premiere production of Isla is certainly an entertaining charmer presented with a lot of heart...”
By Michael DaleAug 18, 2026Full Review
“For now, Isla remains a beautiful theatrical vessel whose shadows are more fully alive than the story they have been summoned to illuminate.”
By Tony MarinelliAug 19, 2026Full Review
“Like Communism, collaboratively devised theater is a noble concept that mostly disappoints in practice (when it doesn’t actively horrify).”
By David GordonAug 14, 2026Full Review
