Theatre
Review: “Wonderful Joe” celebrates wonder in a world of loss
“With ‘Wonderful Joe,’ Burkett dives deep into this richly textured urban world that unspools in a story that is akin to a literary puppet odyssey.” ~ Scott Sneddon
Review: “Goblin: Macbeth” gleefully celebrates the magic of theatre
“With a patent love of absurdity, they bend, stretch and stomp on Shakespeare’s 400-year-old text in ways that simultaneously mock and celebrate it.” ~ Scott Sneddon
“The easy answer is engagement”: Craig Lauzon on comedy, satire and cultural authenticity in “The Thanksgiving Play”
“You want to do the right thing, but you’re not doing it in the right way. That’s kind of what happens in this situation.” ~ Craig Lauzon
Review: Alumnae’s “Low Pay? Don’t Pay!” pays out big laughs
“Alumnae Theatre’s production of Low Pay? Don’t Pay! is a rare treat: an epic farce that’s both laugh-out-loud funny and deeply resonant with the contemporary milieu and practical challenges of the audience watching it.” ~ Scott Sneddon
Review: “SAMCA” is a haunting exploration of womanhood, motherhood and mythology
“SAMCA’s ability to feel fresh, yet familiar is perhaps its greatest strength.” ~ Arpita Ghosal
Review: All’s NOT well – “1939” shows Truth and prods Reconciliation
“Watching 1939 is a powerful experience: the artistry of the actors’ performances, the sheer weight and scale of the context, and the complexities of this multi-layered production simply refuse to let go when the lights come up.” ~ Scott Sneddon
Review: “Infinite Life” meditates on our pain and prescribes connection
“Infinite Life captivates because it stages… a slow-burning, exquisitely-acted meditation on the human condition.”