Brenda Withers

Theater Review: “The Ding Dongs” — Alarmingly Out of This World

August 15, 2023
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Perhaps what’s most fascinating here is proof that Brenda Withers’ play has an evergreen quality to it. “The Ding Dongs” may prove to be prophetic.

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Theater Review: “Mud Season Mystery: The Lodger” — The Game’s Afoot, On Zoom

April 19, 2021
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Director Jess Chayes has done all that is humanly possible to stage a lively live production under Zoom constraints.

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Theater Review: Finding Hope in Isolation — “Dream Boston,” Episodes 1-5 @ The Huntington Theatre

November 25, 2020
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In this innovative series, the Huntington Theatre Company has charged 11 local playwrights to imagine a future vision of Boston, post-pandemic, when “we can once again meet and connect in our city.”

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Theater Review: “Jordan” — Technology Packs a Sucker Punch

October 23, 2019
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Cyberspace begins to look like a hostile place for women, as dangerous as a frat party. Females log-on at their peril.

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Theater Review: Harbor Stage Company’s “Miss Julie” — A Respectable Tragedy

September 20, 2016
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This is a satisfying if limited production; the Harbor Stage Company is a troupe that is well worth keeping an eye on.

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Coming Attractions in Theater: July 2011

June 29, 2011
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We are hitting the season of high summer now, with productions coming fast and furious. As is my wont, I will single out shows that are off-the-beaten path. This is not to say that the production of “Guys and Dolls” at the Barrington Stage Company isn’t as terrific as I have heard it is. Only that I want to venture beyond brand name material.

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