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”
Theatre
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
Review: Schlock, talk and cock make for searing “Slave Play”
“The play and production positively revel in their provocations.” ~ Scott Sneddon
Steven Hao on Pucker’s debut with bold new “Concord Floral”
“We really enjoyed the idea of creating art that made people feel – where there was a reaction to the art right away,”” ~ Steven Hao