One of the most ever-present arguments in theatrical history has been over the "purpose of theatre". Is it simply there to entertain, to create a moment of afternoon diversion from the banality of life? Or is it there to educate, to teach people something about the world around them, or even something about themselves? While … Continue reading Jarrott Productions’ ‘The Niceties’ is an audacious, confrontational, and ever-so-relevant piece of theatrical dynamite
‘Rigoletto’ is a gorgeously-wrought, emotionally devastating take on an opera mainstay
Though I consider myself well-informed in most pieces of the theatre world, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't still a novice when it comes to opera. Though I've enjoyed what I've seen, and I know many of the composers and their work, for most productions I have the pleasure of seeing from Austin … Continue reading ‘Rigoletto’ is a gorgeously-wrought, emotionally devastating take on an opera mainstay
Capital T’s ‘It Is Magic’ is a harrowing, hilarious journey into the eldritch heart of the theatrical experience
Often, when I'm watching a play of a particular quality, it feels as if I'm watching something miraculous. That somehow all of these disparate elements can come together to create such moments of wonder, there must be some curious alchemy at work. So as I sit, watching Capital T's newest, their latest collaboration with writer Mickle … Continue reading Capital T’s ‘It Is Magic’ is a harrowing, hilarious journey into the eldritch heart of the theatrical experience
Jarrott Productions’ “Admissions” is a stunning examination of race in millennial America
Race is a tricky subject to tackle in any medium. Take one wrong turn, and your piece becomes offensive and you're booed off the stage. Go too saccharine or over-the-top, and your piece loses its believability, therefore making it all but worthless. There are so many pitfalls in creating a piece that examines race, that … Continue reading Jarrott Productions’ “Admissions” is a stunning examination of race in millennial America
Theatre en Bloc’s “Dance Nation” is a dazzling post modern satire with surprising heart
I first came upon "Dance Nation" on a random October night, a light rain falling on a too-hot Autumn afternoon. Though I had made other plans that night, the play had gripped me, leaving me unable to escape its world. The moment I finished it, I knew that someone in this city must produce it, … Continue reading Theatre en Bloc’s “Dance Nation” is a dazzling post modern satire with surprising heart
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