Body of Work

SWENSON’S ‘HEDWIG’ BOLD, DYNAMIC, FUNNY, TOUCHING, SINCERE
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April 13, 2003, Michael Westley, The Salt Lake Tribune

Aaron Swenson has something to say to you.  In his role as Hedwig Schmidt in Plan-B Theatre Company’s production of “Hedwig and The Angry Inch,” Swenson shows that beauty and truth reside on many levels.

If Hedwig were to hear such praise, she might remark that it would be funny that anyone would consider touching her sincerely.

The most important element of this show is Swenson’s voice:  a rich tenor that sweeps dynamically through the vast range of musical styles encountered in the show…capturing every nuance of the brash performer.  Jeanette was convincing as Yitzak, the jaded lover and back up singer.  Her vocal talents, directed by Jerry Rapier to accidentally shine through and upstage Hedwig, were like rays of light from Yitzak’s sullen disposition.

The set was sparse, as it should be, meant to look like the budget was blown on Hedwig’s costumes.