Daniel J Willis – NWTheatre

‘Yen’, on Now at ACT, Is Tender, Crass and Mesmerizing

September 27, 2019September 30, 2019 Chase D. Anderson ACT Theatre, Alyssa Keene, Amber Tanaka, Daniel J Willis, Kenan Fellowship in Directing, Llywelyn Picton, Maggie Rogers, Parmida Ziaei, Rey Zane, Tim Gouran

‘Yen’ is vulgar. Its characters are often unlikeable, even repulsive. But its unexpected glimpses of tenderness, unabashed lack of nuance, and strong direction and performances make this year’s Kenan Fellowship in Directing showcase a highly recommended trip. It runs through September 29.