Sarah Snook, known for her sharp portrayal of Shiv Roy in Succession, is back, but this time, she’s doing something completely mind-blowing. Her performance in The Picture of Dorian Gray is like nothing you’ve ever seen before.
Opening at the Music Box Theatre, this production is all about Sarah Snook juggling 26 wildly eccentric characters. And, let’s be real, she makes it look effortless.
Snook isn’t just acting in one role—she switches between five or six of her own projected selves, all on huge screens. It’s an absolute whirlwind!
Directed by Kip Williams, the show gives Oscar Wilde’s classic a high-tech makeover. The real-time film effect? Definitely one of the coolest things you’ll ever see on stage.
The plot follows Dorian Gray, a handsome, vain young man who makes a devilish deal to stay forever young while his portrait ages instead. Sounds familiar, right?
In Snook’s version, Dorian’s journey is filled with tech-savvy twists. Picture this: Snook, in full Dorian glory, snapping selfies with the audience, and the image gets warped into a wild distorted version.
But that’s not all. At one point, Snook plays with a Facetune filter, and her Dorian starts showing some twisted joy in the aging of his portrait. It’s honestly unsettling and super relatable.
There’s one scene where Snook’s Dorian talks directly to the camera, and it’s hard not to squirm in your seat. She nails that awkward self-loathing vibe we all know too well.
As much as the technology steals the spotlight, let’s not forget Snook’s acting chops. She delivers every line with so much precision and flair. It’s a full-on rollercoaster of emotions.
From a hilarious puppet-show scene to a lip sync to “Gorgeous” from The Apple Tree, Snook brings it all. It’s no wonder the audience is left in awe.
The tech-heavy spectacle sometimes distracts, but Snook’s emotional range keeps it all grounded. She’s the true star, handling both the complex tech and intense emotions with finesse.
At the end of the day, Sarah Snook turns The Picture of Dorian Gray into a jaw-dropping experience. You’ll never look at a selfie the same way again.
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