The main problem with this new showcase of "Baal" isn't its low budget — the costume designer made good use out of whatever materials and money she had — and it wasn't the concept — alternative takes on the early Brecht work have been done countless times with decent results. Unfortunately, shoddy direction and overdone performances drove me to the exit at intermission. One performance worthy of note: Jadelynn Stahl as Baal, who has great musical talent.
