Caryl Churchills play about relationships and technology "Love + Information" is a fascinating kaleidoscope of theater as staged by Muhlenberg College Department of Theatre & Dance through Feb. 26 at the Allentown Colleges Baker Theater.
An enthusiastic cast of 18 plays more than 100 characters in 57 colorful micro-plays during the 1 hour 45 minute show presented without an intermission.
Its the ultimate play for todays notoriously short attention spans with vignettes that range from lasting mere moments to several minutes.
The play examines how we are bombarded with information and how it affects human connections. 
Churchill provides little to no guiding details about context or character traits in the script, so it was up to director Jessie Dean to round out the play, with meaningful and amusing results.
A two-level set of box-like rooms allowed actors to be constantly in motion (or not) in the background when the spotlight was on particular stories, creating a kinetic energy.
The performers also are a feast for the eyes with day-glo color outfits, metallic pants and mismatched dramatic prints assembled by Sophie Cohen, Eleanor Dryden, Ruthy Freeberg and Dylan Sheppard.
The ensemble cast smoothly moves in and out of scenes, some which are quite funny and others which are intriguing. But all are just tiny glimpses into the larger story that is unknown as friends, lovers, parents, children, try hard to connect to one another.
A child out for trick or treat is amazed when a man can say table in multiple languages. A woman explains to her friend that she has heard the voice of God, while they practice yoga in an exercise class. A red-nosed clown complains in person to her boss about being fired over email. A researcher describes in unflinching detail the experiment hes been running on chicks to examine the reaction of their brains. A woman is horrified about TV reports of an earthquake while her friend is unmoved by the disaster. A disturbed woman thinks traffic lights are speaking to her.
In one particularly funny scene, a man and woman discuss memories as they juggle balls, with the man even zipping across the stage juggling on Heelys.
Halfway through, all the performers join together for an uninhibited black-light dance break to Scissor Sisters "I Don't Feel Like Dancin'."
Throughout the scenes, a character clad in over-sized clothing that completely conceals him, keeps appearing without seeming to find what he wants and collapses in despair.
Its all whimsical, curious and thought-provoking.
The ensemble performers are all engaging as they move seamlessly from one scene another.
The talented cast features Lilli Brown, Amanda Carter, Bella Castillo, Lydia Charyn, Jules Curtis, Olivia Fornasieri, Andrew Gordon, Jolie Lanning, Jordan Bleu Lavalle, Arden McHugh, Sandy McInerney, Allison Mintz, Elizabeth Muriel, Ariel Noble, Samuel Roter, Chris Rubingh, Niamh Sherlock and Piper Woods
The production is not recommended for children and includes adult themes; discussions of sexuality, mental illness and drug use; and a reference to torture.
Performances are 8 p.m. Feb. 23-25 and 2 p.m. Feb. 26.
Tickets are $15 for adults and $8 for students.
For information, call 484-664-3333 or go to muhlenberg.edu/seeashow.