"No Singing in the Navy is a deep, subversive engagement with the myth of Golden Age innocence and the sour taste of the twisted romance between American imperialism and Broadway."
"The chief delight is its trio of performers, each one a super-game, wonderfully distinctive clown with a whole range of bodies and voices at the ready."
"A show so rag-tag, so rickety, so intentionally abrasive and pitchy in its presentation cannot possibly qualify as an American musical!"
"It's about grief - an existential melancholy buddy company that grew out of a loving, long-term collaboration between its playwright and its three actors."
No Singing in the Navy is a semi-sweet deconstruction of American sailor musicals, engaging with themes of patriotism and the complexities of American imperialism. The play celebrates a raw, intentionally abrasive presentation that challenges traditional musical norms. It is rooted in a deep collaboration among its creators, reflecting on grief and existential melancholy. The performances by the trio of actors are highlighted for their distinctive clowning and chemistry, contributing to the play's heart and appeal despite its intellectual underpinnings.
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