In a play written by an anonymous author(s)—[text by Precarious] this new theatre ensemble uses a side plot from Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes, or claims so. The troupe works wonders with this vaguely generic material, delivering a talented and enthusiastic performance in multiple roles through a series of high-voltage dialogs and hilarious people-puppets scenes. Christian Cagigal (Miguel and others) and Sarah Meyeroff (Zoraida) open the show on a right note, followed beautifully by Hannah Knapp (Luscinda), Andrew Calabrese (Cardenio), Nicole Lungerhausen (Dorotea) and Erin Carter, smartly cast in the role of Don Fernando. Artistic director Matthew Graham Smith, who teaches special courses in devised ensemble creation at ACT’s MFA Conservatory, obviously knows how to bring out the best in this ensemble. The play is richly embellished by the original rock music (and lyrics) by H. P. Mendoza, puppets by Lanie Wieland, costumes by Janice Koprowski and set and light design by Amanda Ortmayer. “I’m Yours! Or Deranged by Love” runs through October 25 at EXIT Theatre, 156 Eddy St., San Francisco. Tickets and info at: www.precarioustheatre.com Photo by Stephanie Temple.
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