Posts Tagged ‘drama’
An Affinity for ‘Betrayal’
A play that succeeds in telling its tale backwards…
Read More‘Uncanny Valley’ at the REP: Neither Frankenstein Nor R2D2
Mostly, Thomas Gibbons’ engaging new play is concerned with relationships, both professional and personal, and how human-machine relationships might be possible…
Read MoreTalented ‘Flies’ Cast Shipwrecked in New Village Arts’ Production
It’s a shame that a talented cast is wasted in a production that only scratches the surface…
Read More“Trouble in Mind” at Moxie
Trouble in Mind can be a bit of a slow burn, but the explosive payoffs make the journey worth taking. If nothing else, the rendition can initiate a lengthy discussion about how blacks have been portrayed in the arts throughout history.
Read MoreHow to Describe ‘Sons of the Prophet?’ Wonderful
It’s hard to describe Stephen Karam’s play, Sons of the Prophet, performing through February 15 at Cygnet Theatre in Old Town. “Comedy-drama” is too mild. “Dark farce” comes closer, but doesn’t capture the true looney-tunes aspect of several of the characters. I think I’ll settle for “wonderful” and let it go at that…
Read MoreSavor Every Moment in Ion’s ”night, Mother’
You don’t go to see a production of Marsha Norman’s tragic two-hander, ‘night, Mother, so much for the storyline as to see two fine actresses play off each other in entirely nuanced fashion…
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