Susan Louise O'Connor Leads Readings of Wild Root Company's PERFECT ARRANGEMENT Today
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 19, 2014
The Wild Root Company, a New York City-based production endeavor committed to cultivating new works from emerging playwrights and screenwriters, will present two free industry readings of Topher Payne's timely new comedy PERFECT ARRANGEMENT today, June 19, 2014 at 3:00 and 7:30 pm at The Creative Center at Manhattan Theatre Club. Linda Lombardi, who helmed the play's critically acclaimed, sold-out world premiere at The Source Festival in Washington, D.C. in 2013, will direct. The Wild Root Company will produce the readings in association with Sean Hudock, Rocco Natale and Thatcher Stevens.
Susan Louise O'Connor to Lead Readings of Wild Root Company's PERFECT ARRANGEMENT, 6/19
by Tyler Peterson
- Jun 10, 2014
The Wild Root Company, a New York City-based production endeavor committed to cultivating new works from emerging playwrights and screenwriters, will present two free industry readings of Topher Payne's timely new comedy PERFECT ARRANGEMENTon Thursday June 19, 2014 at 3:00 and 7:30 pm at The Creative Center at Manhattan Theatre Club. Linda Lombardi, who helmed the play's critically acclaimed, sold-out world premiere at The Source Festival in Washington, D.C. in 2013, will direct. The Wild Root Company will produce the readings in association with Sean Hudock, Rocco Natale and Thatcher Stevens.
BWW Reviews: R-S Theatrics Funny and Touching SUICIDE, INC.
by Chris Gibson
- Nov 13, 2012
It's interesting to me when a play can effectively walk the fine line between drama and comedy, and Andrew Hinderaker's play, SUICIDE, INC., does just that. When it's funny, it's crass and hilarious, but when it's not, it's touching and sad. And there's a good hopeful ending that balances things out neatly. R-S Theatrics current staging of this eclectic and intriguing work is a well performed and nicely directed (Christina Rios) production that's deserving of your time and attention.
BWW Reviews: St. Louis Shakespeare's THE TAMING OF THE SHREW
by Chris Gibson
- Jul 20, 2010
To an audience today, William Shakespeare's THE TAMING OF THE SHREW might be considered politically incorrect. After all, it's a tale about a man who takes on the challenge of breaking the will of a strong-minded woman in order to provide him with a subservient wife. I'm thinking this isn't exactly a plot that feminists will find particularly inspiring. But, it's important to look at things within their historical context, especially when you're going to attempt to swallow that kind of concept. St. Louis Shakespeare is currently presenting a colorful and generally engaging production that plays the whole affair rather tongue-in-cheek.
St. Louis Shakespeare Announces Its 26th Season
by Gabrielle Sierra
- Jun 7, 2010
St. Louis Shakespeare begins its' 26th season in July with THE TAMING OF THE SHREW, followed by Jane Martin's ANTON IN SHOW BUSINESS in August and THE TEMPEST in October, at the Grandel Theatre in the Grand Center Arts District. In March, SLS returns with CYRANO DE BERGERAC, presented at the Missouri History Museum as part of their Performing Arts Series.
BWW Reviews: Magic Smoking Monkey Theatre's Funny Production of THE ONE-HOUR STAR WARS TRILOGY:LIVE!
by Chris Gibson
- May 2, 2010
I was thirteen when Star Wars came out in May of 1977, and it made quite an impression on this particular teenage boy. I was a little older when The Empire Strikes Back came out, and even more so by the time Return of the Jedi premiered, but they were enjoyable romps as well, although I personally could have done without the Ewoks. Now, it's thirty-three years later, I get to witness the Magic Smoking Monkey Theatre's production of THE ONE-HOUR STAR WARS TRILOGY: LIVE!. I'm happy to report that it's a fond, fast and funny trip back in time for a fan like myself.
REVIEW: Black Rep Opens 33rd Season with 1960's take on ROMEO AND JULIET
by Chris Gibson
- Jan 21, 2010
In director Chris Anthony's notes in the program she discusses the question of relevance where Shakespeare's ROMEO AND JULIET is concerned. She correctly points out that 'Shakespeare wrote a story about two families that are fighting and two teenagers that are in love. If you have ever fought or fallen in love, Shakespeare is for you.' This timeless and tragic classic continues to resonate with modern audiences, and under Anthony's guidance it gets a new coat of paint by setting the tale in the turbulent 1960's during the so-called 'summer of love'.
Black Rep Kicks Off Their 33rd Season with ROMEO AND JULIET Jan 13
by Chris Gibson
- Jan 12, 2010
The summer of love gives way to a summer of hate as two families fight to rule the streets. Inspired by social movements and popular music of the late '60's, The Black Rep's dynamic production of ROMEO AND JULIET follows the Montagues and Capulets in their tragic dance with honor and destiny. And in the middle of it all, the world's most famous couple reminds us that love is the real revolution.
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