A gloomy mansion on the moors, two mysterious sisters, a hidden relative in the attic, deceit in the air: these are all elements of good gothic horror, and it's from this skeleton that writer Jen Silverman builds her bizarre feminist fable, The Moors, now given a bold, intelligent production at Hyde Park Theatre. Part of … Continue reading Gothic romance gets a feminist twist in Hyde Park’s ‘The Moors’
Zach’s ‘In the Heights’ is a lively, sizzling start to the summer season
Thanks the world phenomenon that was Hamilton, and an Oscar nomination for his work on Disney's Moana, Lin-Manuel Miranda has quickly become a household name, but before he was treading the boards as a founding father or singing for the president, he was winning over musicals fans with his vibrant, joyous look at life in … Continue reading Zach’s ‘In the Heights’ is a lively, sizzling start to the summer season
Austin Playhouse’s ‘Sense and Sensibility’ a lively, joyful adaptation of the Austen classic
When I first walked in to Austin Playhouse's Sense and Sensibility, I expected a pleasant, if dry, evening of Austen-esque wit. When the actors burst on to the scene, "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" blaring through the theater and chairs wheeling around the stage, I knew this was something truly different. Playwright Kate Hammill's … Continue reading Austin Playhouse’s ‘Sense and Sensibility’ a lively, joyful adaptation of the Austen classic
Austin Playhouse provides a smartly directed, boldly performed ‘Salesman’
There are certain plays that hold a special place not just in the world of theatre, but in the public conscience. Tartuffe, Romeo and Juliet, The Cherry Orchard, A Doll's House: all of these have become cultural touchstones as much as performance pieces.. With this esteem also comes a challenge for anyone daring to put … Continue reading Austin Playhouse provides a smartly directed, boldly performed ‘Salesman’
“Neva” is a fine farce with a powerful message
One of the greatest wonders of theatre is being surprised. When I first heard of "Neva", the story of a group of actors, including Chekhov's widow, rehearsing against the background of the Russian Revolution, I expected something polished, staid. Instead, Theatre en Bloc's production is full of power and humor in equal measure, drawing us … Continue reading “Neva” is a fine farce with a powerful message
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