Jonathan Epstein

Theater Review: “The Children” — Scientists Under Pressure

July 27, 2019
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The production strikes a fine balance between comedy and seriousness, public and private concerns, bringing a complex and compelling play to vibrant life.

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Theater Review: “We The People,” “The Member of the Wedding,” and “Creditors”

August 16, 2018
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Three theaters in the Berkshires offer differing views of the past.

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Theater Review: “Creditors” — A Memorable Staging of a Classic

July 28, 2018
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August Strindberg’s Creditors turns out to be a play that speaks chillingly to our time.

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Theater Review: At Shakespeare & Company — Tina Packer’s Masterful “Merchant of Venice”

July 28, 2016
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Shakespeare & Company’s staging of Merchant of Venice is the strongest this critic has ever seen or could hope to.

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Coming Attactions in Theater: July 2010

June 28, 2010
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Underneath the discouraging array of customary exhibitions there are some reassuring productions of the new this month, with a smattering of New England and world premieres. Culture Vulture thinks that Richard III will be a highlight at Shakespeare & Co; I am also intrigued by Company One drawing on local playwrights to revamp the tales…

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