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
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
Filigree’s ‘100 Planes’ is subtle, yet powerful, examination of women in the military
As our military industrial complex becomes more integrated in modern times, what does it really take for a woman to succeed as an officer? That's the question at the heart of Lila Rose Kaplan's intriguing work, 100 Planes, being given a worthy interpretation by Filigree Theatre and director Elizabeth V. Newman. Here, we follow Lieutenant … Continue reading Filigree’s ‘100 Planes’ is subtle, yet powerful, examination of women in the military
‘Actually’ is an emotionally acute examination of race and sex in modern America
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
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