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Before the show, the house received preface that the cast had not run a full dress rehearsal of the second act. Ut oh... The action that ensued on stage warranted the hedge, however unneeded. Delving into the original play on race, The Rep's Creative Director Mark Clements continues his reputation for fearless confrontation of theater's... Continue Reading →
The Alchemist Theater swings full tilt into its 2012 season with its upcoming opening of 1984 this Thursday. This adaptation of the ubiquitous George Orwell classic, comes at the hands of Michael Gene Sullivan and directed by David Kaye. The cast includes several veteran upstarts including Jeremy Eineichner who currently moonlights a regular stand-up comedy... Continue Reading →
Milling goes on in the Alchemist's cozy Bay View Lounge before the show, tension in the air? Maybe. Tonight Faust: A Night at the Mephisto Theatre opens. Aaron Koepec's latest opus, an undertaking certainly. Using the infamous "e" word would belittle the production. Groundbreaking? No not quite the connotation to apply, although the show does... Continue Reading →
Pink Banana Theatre Co's One Act Festival, Higher Education, drew its bow last night with a six act show aimed at funny bones, soft-spots, tear ducts (well maybe eye-balls), and family jewels. Although turning its cheek from more serious drama created by traditional theatre, some arises amidst the sketch comedy with which Higher Education bats... Continue Reading →
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