Posts Tagged ‘AJ Knox’
‘Singin in the Rain’ Closes New Village Arts’ Season
AJ Knox’s production also fills the bill nicely, thanks to attractive leads who are fine singers, excellent music direction and choreography…
Read MoreMaelstrom That Is NVA’s ‘Avenue Q’ Has the Theatrical Goods from A to Z
Egypt’s pharaohs had nothing on the puppets their dynasties loved, just as the postmodern era has embraced puppetry with vigor and delight. New Village Arts’ very good ‘Avenue Q’ capitalizes on our centuries-old affair with our inner marionettes — with a big dose of the real world to keep things in perspective.
Read MoreLack of Ensemble, Vision Hobble NVA’s ‘Radio Hour’
In December of 1942, the country was a year into its effort to help save the world from subjugation. Arguably, holiday radio specials reflected such an environment — but if it wants to act accordingly, New Village Arts’ ‘The 1940s Radio Hour’ needs a lot of fuel.
Read MoreYasmina Reza Is No Albee, But That Doesn’t Stop NVA’s Excellent ‘Carnage’
Playwright Yasmina Reza says we’re all kids at heart — and that’s not necessarily a compliment. Witness her ‘God of Carnage,’ the very good current mount at Carlsbad’s New Village Arts, and the abject childishness that so-called adults trot out when the veneers they’ve worked so hard to build are threatened. Indeed, the sins of the children are visited on those over 21.
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