DGA Press and Awards - Gem of the Ocean 2004

Gem of the Ocean
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Gem of the Ocean opened December 8, 2004

Hollywood Reporter -
"The production is highly effective thanks to Kenny Leon's sensitive direction; David Gallo's stunning set design of Ester's spacious house, rendered in shades of ocean blue and green; Dan Moses Schreier's haunting sound design; and the superb ensemble cast. As the matriarchal Ester, a heavily made-up and padded Rashad gives a riveting performance, never stooping to caricature. It is particularly impressive coming so soon after her Tony-winning turn in the revival of "A Raisin in the Sun.""

New York Daily News -
"David Gallo's set makes a wonderful backdrop for this mythical story, as do Constanza Romero's richly textured costumes."

NYTheatre.com -
"The design is impeccable, especially the set by David Gallo, which is dominated by a massive staircase that just goes up and up at stage right, a giant visual metaphor for a lot of what's going on in Wilson's play."