The Maids (Genet)

Once again, Red Bull Theatre has pulled off a daring yet lucid production of a difficult play. Concerned with the nature of identity and performance, Genet's play always has the audience--as well as the characters themselves--wondering who or what is the authentic self and how can it be distinguished from its doppleganger. Through all these twists and turns, Jesse Burger's keen direction goes beyond presenting a comprehensible performance to involving the audience in those very questions. Great set that turns audience into voyeurs. Highly recommend.