I have always been fond of plays performed in atypical places. I have seen plays in parks, bars, homes, and everything in between, and though the productions aren't always better for it, when things go perfectly, the locale adds another dimension to the performance. As I walked into the lecture hall where Actually, the new … Continue reading ‘Actually’ is an emotionally acute examination of race and sex in modern America
Capital T’s ‘The Goat’ is a heartbreaking examination of family secrets
With so many theatre companies chasing the newest works, sometimes the classics don't get the exposure they deserve on modern stages. Capital T seems to doing their part to alleviate this with their latest season, starting with one of the most acclaimed plays of the twenty-first century, Edward Albee's Pulitzer Prize finalist, The Goat, or … Continue reading Capital T’s ‘The Goat’ is a heartbreaking examination of family secrets
Hyde Park’s ‘The Antipodes’ is a witty, foreboding, look inside the writers’ room
Writers have been exploring the creative process for almost the entire history of the medium, so when a playwright sits down to write about how writers write, it can be difficult to find something new and interesting to say. With her latest play, The Antipodes, Pulitzer-Prize winner Annie Baker, acclaimed creator of hits like Circle Mirror … Continue reading Hyde Park’s ‘The Antipodes’ is a witty, foreboding, look inside the writers’ room
‘The Afterparty’ is a dark, whimsical journey to a celestial dreamscape
The moment one steps into the Vortex Repertory Theatre, one knows they're in for a magical evening. Most of the plays performed under its roof explode with life and originality, full of big ideas, and the talent to make those dreams a reality. The latest production calling the Vortex home is the newest from Shrewd … Continue reading ‘The Afterparty’ is a dark, whimsical journey to a celestial dreamscape
Jarrott Productions’ ‘Seminar’ is a witty, affective peek into the inner workings of the literati
David Jarrott's Jarrott Productions may only be three seasons old, but in that time it has become one of the city's most acclaimed companies, thanks to an intelligent choice of plays and professional productions. The company seems to be continuing this trend with their latest, a perfectly cast and thoughtfully produced presentation of Theresa Rebeck's … Continue reading Jarrott Productions’ ‘Seminar’ is a witty, affective peek into the inner workings of the literati
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