Amy Rutherford’s life-inspired “Reproduktion” premieres at Here For Now
“My life may have not led me to procreation but it has deeply enriched my outlook and opened doors to new experiences.” ~ Amy Rutherford
Theatre
Review: “The Christmas Market” is an unexpected, thoughtful gift of perspective
“The Christmas Market is an unexpected, engrossing, multi-layered gift to thinking theatregoers.” ~ Scott Sneddon
High-school confidential: two old friends bring “Orchid” to the stage
Feature interview with Max Ackerman and D. Halpern about the world premiere of “An Orchid and Other Such Lilies and Lies”
Review: Icarus Theatre’s DNA burrows itself in the mind
“Appreciate the dynamic ensemble of young actors who bring this world (and these questions) to life: they are terrific.” ~ Arpita Ghosal
Review: The advice you need before you get YOUR “Comeuppance”
“One of the play’s most provocative moves is how it situates private memory amid public trauma.” ~ Scott Sneddon
Review: It’s thrillingly cold on “The Far Side of the Moon”
“Normand delivers a stunning performance that is technically exquisite.” ~ Scott Sneddon
Sunny Drake on the Toronto premiere of CHILD-ish
“This show flips the usual format of adults making a show for kids, and has kids participate in making a show for adults.” ~ Sunny Drake
Review: “The Play That Goes Wrong” gets it remarkably right
The Grand has launched its season with a true crowd-pleaser that is smartly made, nimbly performed, and generous in spirit.
Review: “Goblin: Oedipus” is a silly, shrewd, timely theatrical masterclass
“In this age where authentic community experiences feel rare, these three unlikely guides argue for — and succeed — in teaching and then reconstituting some of the original power of Greek tragedy.” ~ Scott Sneddon
Review: “Bremen Town” is a moving meditation on growing old
“Drawing from the Brothers Grimm tale of discarded animals who form a band, Prest turns the fable into a study of endurance and dignity, and how companionship and empathy can keep us tethered to meaning.” ~ Arpita Ghosal
Review: No simple answers in TIFT’s “Blackbird”
“The precision, the restraint … and the sudden, shocking eruptions are the result of the perfect confluence of Harrower’s ear for dialogue, Deffett’s adroit direction, and Russelle and Lane’s great talents.” ~ Arpita Ghosal