The Silent Princess

The Silent Princess
The Bitsy Stage
Denver, CO
May 5 - June 11, 2017

The Bitsy Stage is a small jewel nestled in an industrial park near I-25 and Santa Fe. But don’t let its size fool you. Inside is an intimate theater worth making a trip for.

The Silent Princess is based on a Turkish fable – one not familiar to many Western audiences. On the stage was a tent made up of colorful scarves and decorated by strings of light. The seats resembled Persian rugs. Before the show began, two musicians played to set the mood. It was an immersive experience.

The play moved at a quick pace. The dialogue was intelligent and clever. While many actors played multiple characters, their costumes made keeping them straight easy. While the story had some gruesome elements, the humor of the writing kept the mood light.

The show was only an hour long, yet it was ample time for good character development. With a combination of character narration and dialogue, each character’s true nature was evident. The story was complex and yet not over the heads of the children in the audience.

The costumes were colorful and beautiful and the simple set was designed to morph into many locations. The few songs sprinkled throughout added richness to the atmosphere. The talent of the performers was impressive. After the show they were all available for pictures and autographs.

The Bitsy Stage offers performances on Saturdays only. Tickets are free but reservations are required.