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Montreal Improv Recommends: 7 (X1) Samurai

A bunch of us went to go see 7 (X1) Samurai at MAI last night.  I was excited to see David Gaines’s one-man rendition of the classic Japanese movie “Seven Samurai” after I watched the 90 second trailer and it did not disappoint.  Gaines is a seasoned and talented physical performer and it was a pleasure to see him switching between characters and establishing whole landscapes with just his fingers and some sound effects.  Although the majority of the play is spoken in a sort-of gibberish Japanese, the actions and characters are supremely clear, which is a testament to Gaines’s presence and precision.

-mr