This marvelous production pulls off a tricky balance — vibrant bursts of creative energy are put at the service of illuminating the thorny nature of memory and guilt.
Erik Nikander
Theater Review: “Cry It Out” — The Power of Friendship
Cry It Out is a well-done dramedy that suggests that we try harder to let life’s sweet moments linger.
Theater Review: “Trigger Warning” — Not Quite Explosive
As Zeitgeist Stage Company closes its doors, it’s hard not to wonder, with some bitterness, what our plucky local small-scale theater troupes would be able to accomplish if they had the resources they need.
Theater Review: “The Clearing” — Timely Historical Drama
The Clearing pulls off an impressive challenge for a historical drama: it examines humanity’s weakness in the face of prejudice in a way that is not only faithful to the time period but unmistakably timely.
Theater Review: “Not Medea” — Blending the Mythical and the Mundane
Not Medea is a stirring character portrait, a detailed examination of the ruthless demands society makes — and has always made — on women.
Theater Review: HTC’s “Romeo and Juliet” — A Seamless Marriage between Old and New
The HTC’s Romeo and Juliet may be dressed in modern trappings, but the play’s elemental heart and soul are left fully intact.
Theater Review: “Who is Eartha Mae?” — Lady Sings the Sultry
Anchored by the assured direction of Cailin Doran and Jade Wheeler’s dazzling performance, Who is Eartha Mae? sings with truth.
Theater Review: imaginary beasts’ Winter Panto 2019 — Joyful Nonsense
Imaginary Beasts’ Winter Panto 2019 proffers plenty of enthusiasm, wit, and panache.
Theater Review: “Slow Food” — Could Use More Meat on its Bones
Qualms aside, Slow Food is an enjoyable show that taps into the uncertainties of middle-aged parents who must confront a strange, new life without the kids.
Theater Feature: Best Stage Productions of 2018
Our theater critics pick some of the outstanding productions of the year.