THEATRE REVIEWS
Roustabouts’ 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.
Read MoreSpooky Halloween Stories from So Say We All
Even during Covid-19, people are finding creative ways to celebrate Halloween. A new audio series of stories offering chills is Listen with the Lights Off: A Radio Horrorshow, presented by La Jolla Playhouse’s Without Walls (WOW) Goes Digital Festival and produced by the literary and performing arts nonprofit organization, So Say We All.
Read More‘JQA’ Snapshots Illuminate Fine Acting, Bits of History
[Aaron] Posner has created a series of snapshots of Adams’ life…The snapshots add up to a look at Adams the man and some of his achievements but it in no way compose a comprehensive biography.
Read MoreA Towering Performance in Roustabouts Wonderful Roosevelt
The timing could not be better for the world premiere of Roosevelt: Charge the Bear, presented by The Roustabouts Theatre Co. Available to watch until the night before Election Day, November 2, the wonderful drama delves into the life of the 26th President of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt.
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