In recent years, Hyde Park Theatre, and director Ken Webster, have been at their best when producing the works of Annie Baker, with pieces like Body Awareness, Circle Mirror Transformation and The Aliens becoming some of their most successful and popular pieces to date. It was only a matter of time, then, before they picked … Continue reading ‘The Flick’ is an authentic, humorous love-letter to a dying art
‘Trevor’ is a surprisingly sensitive, often hilarious story of a Hollywood ape
Capital T Theatre has a very successful history of producing comedies that are still able to strike an emotional cord with audiences, and with their production of "Trevor", Nick Jones' fictionalized tale of the latter days of the famed Hollywood ape, they've created one of their most surprising, emotionally satisfying works. Much like last years' … Continue reading ‘Trevor’ is a surprisingly sensitive, often hilarious story of a Hollywood ape
‘Wars of Heaven: Smackdown’ is a intriguing, bold look at modern morality
When Trouble Puppet’s “Wars of Heaven: Part I” hit last year, audiences were not sure what to expect. So many of Trouble Puppet’s previous shows had their basis in literature or history, and even if they veered off in different directions, there’s always a stabilizing backbone behind it all. With “Wars of Heaven”, they let … Continue reading ‘Wars of Heaven: Smackdown’ is a intriguing, bold look at modern morality
Zach Theatre’s ‘Ann’ is a laugh-a-minute look at a Texas icon
It takes a special kind of talent to create a one-person show, to strip everything down to the barest of bones, until it's just you, and the audience. Holland Taylor takes this challenge one step further with her one-woman show, "Ann", as she presents the life of one of Texas's most famous politicians, Ann Richards, … Continue reading Zach Theatre’s ‘Ann’ is a laugh-a-minute look at a Texas icon
‘Bull’ is a powerful, painful, but often humorous, look at modern society
Street Corner Arts has become a company to watch, producing many of the most important plays each year, and with Mike Bartlett's "Bull", they continue this in a very impactful way. This dark comedy of workplace politics is one of the most topical, relevant pieces on stages right now, and it's given a tight, humorous, … Continue reading ‘Bull’ is a powerful, painful, but often humorous, look at modern society
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