Kinevane relates the story of four characters, people who are all but forgotten, each one over the age of 80 years old. He mingles the stories with his remarkable Kabuki performances, appearing on stage under mood-forming lights (Maria Viterellli) and with eerie music (Brian Byrne) in a Japanese Kimono (Monica Ennis). Once the kimono is removed, his nearly naked body is revealed with black Japanese letters in several places. His movements are surreal and breathtaking, his supple body moving to the music and sounds.

The program, handed out, upon entry to the theatre, offers a glossary of terms from Forgotten, but there is little opportunity to check it out during the performance. Often one cannot decipher the language, but the stories are obvious enough that it makes no difference. The performance is still absorbing and wondrous.

The Odyssey Theatre is located at 2055 South Sepulveda Blvd. in Los Angeles where Forgotten will play Thursdays through Saturdays at 8 PM, Sundays at 2 PM, closing Sunday, December 4th 2011. Reservations may be made by calling (310)477-2055, or by going online at www.odysseytheatre.com.

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