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My latest review...
06/02/2015

My latest review...

My latest review...
10/16/2012

My latest review...

A recent review not well-received...
10/15/2012

A recent review not well-received...

Stephane Alwyn’s portrayal, both in terms of singing and acting, is a spot on evocation of the style and essence of a debonair leading man of the period.

Recent review..
10/15/2012

Recent review..

Review of 'Doubt, A Parable' at Coastal Repertory Theatre. This taut, engrossing masterpiece does not confine itself to the cerebral.

I love opera, actually...
10/15/2012

I love opera, actually...

The young and exotically good-looking Ms. Lopez makes for a convincing Leila, and her siren voice is truly enchanting.

Renegade does some great stuff...
10/15/2012

Renegade does some great stuff...

But what makes this Renegade Theatre Experiment production a success is the marvelous cast, anchored by a compelling performance by the luminous Alika Ululani Spencer

A past review that wasn't well-received. I'm not certain why...
10/15/2012

A past review that wasn't well-received. I'm not certain why...

For the most part, Terrence McNally’s Ragtime succeeds in depicting a turning point in our nation’s history with the type of authenticity and grand style the period deserves.

A quick take...
10/15/2012

A quick take...

Saturday night’s performance at the Herbst Theatre did not disappoint the enthusiastic crowd

Past review...
10/15/2012

Past review...

Ray of Light Theatre’s magnificent current treatment eschews any fancy staging or overblown production values and adroitly places the emphasis upon strong acting and skilled vocalizations.

Past review...
10/15/2012

Past review...

The reversal of roles that takes place, with the women in the lives of several of the male principals taking on a more dominant position, exposes the hubris and folly of traditional male thinking.

05/21/2012

Some personal thoughts...

My latest review...
05/21/2012

My latest review...

Thomas Edison’s application of electricity highlighted the end of the Victorian Period and signaled an era of feminine liberation.

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