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Kabuki-inspired masks by David Knezz

Audience raves about 7 by 1 Samurai
Brigand in Kabuki mask turns menacingly

credit to David Knezz go to David Knezz's website


review squibs with photo behind. Washington Post review. Orlando Sentinel review. CityBeat Cincinnati review. The Conveyor Cincinnati review. Washington City Paper review. Seven by one samurai. Go to top of reviews webpage. Go to video selection page. Oh my god what accolades.

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"'Samurai' Spoof Is A Cut Above the Rest"

- The Washington Post
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"...a small miracle of imagination...
part Chaplin, part Looney Tunes
and more than a little Cirque de Soleil.
Clowning, in other words, of a high order.

- NUVO Indianapolis
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performer quick-changing from samurai mask
"...the house I saw...
was packed to the gills,
laughed throughout
the performance,
and gave Gaines
a standing ovation
when it was over."

- DCist.com
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credit to Moving Picture Mime Show


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"...a captivating combination
of movement and sound –
absolutely refined and graceful movement,
absolutely precise and hilarious sound.
- Orlando Sentinal


Brigand chief attacks.





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