18-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
An immigration tale that's a tribute to Charlie Chaplin
Has an ahoy ever been so exuberant? In Synetic Theater's terrific 'The Immigrant,' travelers sailing to Ellis Island erupt in joy upon glimpsing the Statue of Liberty. They burst into dance and gymnastic derring-do: Lindy Hop. Eastern European folk steps. A built-from-bodies hoop that a joyful passenger recklessly dives through.
The sequence not only is fun to watch, but it also seems to sum up a vision of America's potential. Those huddled masses are still yearning to breathe free, but, in the meantime, they sure can gambol, displaying their energy, talent and belief in the nation's promise.
