Posts by David Dixon
Love in the State of Oklahoma
Loosely based on the play, Green Grow the Lilacs, Rogers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! has an unusual history.
Read MoreA Love/Hate Relationship For the Ages
In a year with productions of tragedies such as Macbeth and All My Sons, the Intrepid Shakespeare Company decided to put on lighter fare for the summer.
Read MoreMale Bonding Through Stripping
Based on the prestigious Academy Award nominated motion picture, The Full Monty: The Broadway Musical celebrates eternal themes such as friendship, tolerance and bravery. Just in case that is not…
Read MoreA Classic Bible Story Retold
I am very familiar with the popular family musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Not only have I seen…
Read MoreA Spitfire Trying to Beat the Odds
Produced in 1980, Beth Henley’s Southern Literature comedy, The Miss Firecracker Contest, is still culturally relevant. In a year where so many pageants, including Miss USA and Miss America still exist, there is enjoyment to be had…
Read MoreA Psychological Battle Against Dementia
The Mo’olelo Performing Arts Company at the 10th Avenue Theatre is not afraid to produce plays that deal with sensitive issues. Last year, they presented shows that focused on racism, a mass shooting and victims of Khmer Rouge.
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