Posts by Bill Eadie
Venus in Fur: The [Fore]play’s the Thing
It is easy to see why regional theatres have found Venus in Fur to be the most appealing of recent New York offerings to produce… It is written by David Ives, a proven commodity with audiences (his All in the Timing is a staple of regional theatre). And, it’s about sex, though with enough other “stuff” thrown in so as not to shake audience sensibilities too much. San Diego REP’s production takes advantage of all of these pluses, and if it doesn’t achieve maximum potential it won’t disappoint its audiences, either.
Read MoreShe-Rantulas Spin a Parody Web at Diversionary
If you enjoy enjoy campy parody of 1950s culture featuring men in dresses and lots of sexual double-entendre, then get someone to bug you to see this show.
Read MoreWorld Premiere of Paul Robeson Play at La Jolla Playhouse Resonates with Contemporary Events
Mr. Beaty’s subject is Paul Robeson, the singer and actor who rose to the heights of his profession prior to and during World War II and then plummeted to the depths by his open admiration for equal treatment of people of color within the Soviet Union, an admiration that soured once Stalin came to power. Nevertheless, Mr. Robeson was called before the House UnAmerican Activities Committee, and like so many artists so called, he lost his prestige and his ability to work as an entertainer for years to come.
Read MoreWoW Festival Ends; A Few Performances Extend
I left the festival happy, but after thinking about the experience for a couple of days, I wished that I had been happier.
Read MoreSaturday at the WoW Festival
Things looked only a little different at the WoW Festival Saturday. The difference was the presence of families with children.
Read MoreFriday at the WoW Festival
Seeing a festival is a lot like the old story of the blind people describing an elephant. Each person will get a certain impression depending on what part of the elephant is explored, and it is also dangerous to make sweeping statements before doing a complete exploration.
But, with that caveat, I will plunge ahead nevertheless.
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