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Theater critics love a good pun. And so with their reviews for the Jungle Theater's "In the Next Room (or The Vibrator Play)" you can inevitable find a statement along the lines of "play generates a warm buzz" or a mention of how "stimulating" the production was. Puns aside, critics agree this is a show with merit.

The play, set in the Victorian era, involves the use of a new electrical device to treat women - and the occasional man - suffering from carious forms of hysteria. Critics say Sarah Ruhls play is a witty, pithy piece that speaks to issues surrounding intimacy, gender, and the role of technology in our lives.

John Middleton, Annie Enneking and Emily Gunyou Halaas in Jungle Theater's production of "In the Next Room or The Vibrator Play"

Christina Baldwin as Catherine Givings and John Middleton as Dr. Givings in "In the Next Room" by Sarah Ruhl

From Dominic Papatola at the Pioneer Press:

Emily Gunyou Halaas as Sabrina Daldry and Christina Baldwin as Catherine Givings in "In the Next Room" directed by Sarah Rasmussen

Ryan Underbakke as Leo Irving and and Christina Baldwin as Catherine Givings in "In the Next Room"

John Middleton as Dr. Givings and Christina Baldwin as Catherine Givings and  in "In the Next Room" by Sarah Ruhl

From Ellen Burkhardt at Minnesota Monthly:

runs through December 16 at the Jungle Theater in Minneapolis.

Have you seen the show? What's your review?

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A play about the development of the vibrator has theater critics everywhere incorporating the word 'buzz' into their reviews. Puns aside, critics agree this is a show with merit.

The reviews are in for Jungle Theater’s ‘In the Next Room’

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