Lulu’s Golden Shoes — Flashpoint Theatre at Caplan Studio Theatre
Ana’s life is not pretty in any way. Her mother’s poverty means a series of power shut-offs, a steady diet of macaroni and cheese, and a sense of hopelessness that … Continue reading
Pericles — Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
Fashionable though it has become to gush over experimentation and bask in “process,” my firm and decided preference is for the polished and finished. I don’t mind seeing a play … Continue reading
Henry V — Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
The more personal and intimate Matt Pfeiffer’s production of “Henry V” for Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival is, the better it is. Among Shakespeare’s history plays, “Henry V” always seems most to … Continue reading
The Taming of the Shrew — Delaware Shakespeare Festival in Rockwood Park
Bucolic Rockwood Park, with its greenery, meadows, and mansion on the hill, provides the perfect setting for a show set in sunny Italy but costumed by Kayla Speedy to suggest … Continue reading
No Sex Please, We’re British — Hedgerow Theatre
The Hedgerow production of the farce, “No Sex Please, We’re British” creates a great conundrum. From a theatrical point of view, everything is on the mark. Damon Bonetti’s cast hits … Continue reading
On Golden Pond — Bucks County Playhouse
Among the reasons why production is more important than text is the contribution actors make to any performance. Actors, as well as directors, cannot only enhance assets in a script. … Continue reading
Bitter Homes and Gardens — Bearded Ladies Cabaret at PHS Pop-Up Gardens
The corn cob headdress Mary Tuomanen peeks through as she plays an indestructible GMO ear of corn acting as the emcee of pro-green cabaret, and the onion peel dome that … Continue reading
The Foreigner — Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival
Jim Helsinger is a generous director, and actor Jacob Dresch is a worthy recipient of his liberality and trust. Dresch proves this during a seemingly improvisational segment of Larry Shue’s … Continue reading
Closer Than Ever — Mazeppa Productions at Christ Church Neighborhood House
The proof that David Shire writes catchy tunes is my total inability, or desire, to get several of them out of my head since I heard them almost a week … Continue reading
The Recipients — Helen and Morris Zoren Awards 2014-2015
A glorious season is celebrated by citing some of the best productions and performances seen during it. Awards are a round-up of sorts,. They compact cherished memories and give a … Continue reading
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