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Theater Review: “Fat Ham” — Hamlet at the BBQ

October 1, 2023
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In “Fat Ham,” Black pain and repressed desire are transformed into a celebration of liberation and empowerment — once the villain du jour, the patriarchy, has been dispatched.

Theater Review: “Lunar Eclipse” — Stepping into the Light

September 28, 2023
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Dramatist Donald Margulies seems to be putting his hand on the heart of the heartland — as well as taking the pulse of a pair of aging boomers.

Theater Review: “POTUS, Or Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive”

September 25, 2023
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“POTUS” supplies plenty of political amusement as it pits savvy, competent women against the blithering males running the American government.

Theater Commentary: Impressions of Canada’s Shaw Festival 2023, Part Two

September 23, 2023
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Canada is far enough from New York and Broadway to ignore their siren drum beats.

Theater Review: “The Half-God of Rainfall” — A Quicksilver Epic

September 18, 2023
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“The Half-God of Rainfall” is a challenging journey relayed in a memorable production that will resonate with you for a long time.

Theater Review: “Prayer for the French Republic” — The Din of History

September 15, 2023
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“Prayer for the French Republic” is of interest because it raises significant questions about faith during a hate-filled time.

Theater Review: “Tall Tales from Blackburn Tavern” — Ghostly Doings

September 7, 2023
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All in all,Tall Tales from Blackburn Tavern is an entertaining look at the things that went bump in the night in Gloucester.

Theater Review: “The Jump Shot” — Last Call

September 7, 2023
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There are powerful moments in “The Jump Shot,” particularly those that explore the psychological impact of COVID on our minds and lives.

Theater Commentary: Impressions of Canada’s Shaw Festival 2023, Part One

September 5, 2023
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For a semi-Shavian like myself, the Shaw Festival once again proved that it was the place to be.

Theater Review: “Sanctuary City” — Hiding in Plain Sight

August 24, 2023
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In this script, dramatist Martyna Majok has created an opportunity for those who live in (or near) cities to see and hear the struggles of the underclass.

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