THEATRE REVIEWS
A Successful Version of ‘Christmas Carol’ from Cygnet
Cygnet Theatre is trying something a little different for the holidays this year. After several prior theatrical adaptations of “A Christmas Carol” focusing on ensemble casts, including a radio play version and a musical, the company is now presenting a solo video interpretation.
Read MoreOutstanding Adaptation of Iliad Leaves an Impact
Most of the December virtual theatre offerings from local companies are dedicated to celebrating Christmas. However, an outstanding alternative theatrical piece is North Coast Repertory Theatre’s video production of An Iliad.
Read MoreAdventures in Zoom Theatre: ‘Carol,’ ‘Chess,’ and ‘Musical Mondays’
December wouldn’t be the holiday month without concerts, and these three productions did their best to put audiences into the holiday spirit…
Read MoreRoustabouts’ Traumatic Story Redeemed by Stellar Acting
A traumatic trip ends at its intended destination. How happily it ends is evident many years later but not at play’s end. Ms. John’s stellar acting, as well as understanding the refugee experience, makes the trauma worth experiencing.
Read MoreHumanity Displayed in Diversionary’s Dear One
From now through November, Diversionary Theatre is presenting three shows as part of “AmeriQueer: An Audio Play Series.” In an introduction, Artistic Director, Matt M. Morrow describes the LGBTQ-focused audiocast series “as a framework for this year’s election,” and “an antidote to the volatility of our current political moment.”
Read MoreNCR’s ‘Same Time’ Still Credible as Romantic Comedy
Same Time Next Year’s premise titillates mildly, but its relational dynamics ring true enough for contemporary sensibilities.
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