by Charles Kruger On the surface, Mfoniso Udofia’s two hander, “In Old Age,” is a straightforward, conventional romance about two lonely old folks who meet cute, and find they are capable of a last dance that they didn’t expect. A sort of “Love Among The Ruins” reimagined for Black actors in Worcester, Massachusetts. If that […]
by Charles Kruger In this production, the words of Anton Chekhov are spoken, but what we see is certainly not his famous “Three Sisters,” but a creative exploration of that play’s themes and characters, rearranged into something new and strange and entrancing. The original piece is notriously depressing, full of sad melody, disappointment, and loss. […]
by Charles Kruger “The Jungle” “The Jungle,” Wikipedia informs us, “is a play written by Joe Robertson and Joe Murphy, founders of the Good Chance Theatre Company, and directed by Stephen Daltry and Justin Martin.” It was first produced by London’s Young Vic theatre company to great success, then traveled to the West End for […]
by Charles Kruger Cutting Ball Theater is known for its commitment to the avante garde, both past and present. While often presenting new plays (the current avante garde), the company also specializes in revivals of plays that were avante garde in their own day, reinterpreting them for our time. It is an approach that has […]
by Charles Kruger Dipika Guna’s “Yoga Play” touches intelligently on important themes such as cultural appropriation, exploitation, consumerism, fat shaming, and workplace abuse. But don’t expect an earnest evening of politically correct theatre. Sure, “Yoga Play” will encourage you to think, but mostly, it’s about making you laugh. And laugh you will. On opening night, […]
by Jason Whitacre Entering the Edwardian Ball on the ground floor of the Regency Ballroom is comparable to stepping through a wardrobe and meeting a curious Satyr promising to guide you on your way. Which is to say, otherworldly, at the bare minimum. The Vendor Bazaar is a unique and immersive take on a common […]
by Charles Kruger As we approach Black History Month, it is difficult to imagine a more pertinent body of artistic work than that of playwright August Wilson, whose Century Cycle chronicles the 20th century experience of African-Americans living in Pittsburgh’s historically Black Hill District. The Cycle (sometimes called the Pittsburgh Cycle) consists of 10 plays, […]
