Angst, Irish Blarney and the Supernatural in ‘Neither Have I Wings to Fly’
Grief and loss. How to handle a surviving parent and a floundering sibling. When is…
British Politics Endure a Royal Whacking in ‘Handbagged’ at Moxie Theatre
There are still many U.S. citizens who cannot conceive of a woman at the helm…
Cartels, Chaos and Canoodling in ‘Bad Hombre/Good Wives’ at San Diego Rep
Take one part Shakespeare, 3 parts Molière, a soupçon of Oscar Wilde. Toss in a…
A Woman’s Heartbreaking Pursuit of a Dream in ‘Intimate Apparel’ at New Village Arts
A woman alone in New York can be a treacherous enterprise. Especially in 1905, when…
A Refugee Family’s Discomforting American Journey in ‘Noura’ at The Old Globe
“Noura” isn’t a ‘women’s play,’ per se. But it will pierce deep into the soul…
Diabolical Palace Intrigue in the U.S. Premiere of ‘The Virgin Trial’ at Cygnet Theatre
Any time your dysfunctional family gets you down, just turn your gaze back to the…
‘Romeo and Juliet’ Remains Timelessly Relevant at The Old Globe
It could be said that the characters in Shakespeare’s classic “Romeo and Juliet” have poor…
Seeking Salvation at Hobby Lobby in ‘Bright New Boise’ at OnStage Playhouse
The employees at the Hobby Lobby in Boise are a damaged lot, each seeking something…
Steve Martin’s Equal Opportunity Offender: ‘The Underpants’ at The Old Globe
Steve Martin’s “The Underpants” is an equal opportunity offender. In the name of comedy, the…
A New Theater Company Confronts Sexual Identity in ‘Straight’
People like to categorize and dichotomize. Ambiguity is unsettling. But ambiguity abounds in “Straight.” Emily…
A Sex Farce Done Right in ‘Move Over Mrs. Markham’ at Scripps Ranch Theatre
Not everyone loves farce. It can be silly and goofy and, as required, filled with…
Ceaselessly Seeking That ‘Significant Other’ at Diversionary Theatre
To paraphrase an old Neil Sedaka classic, “Growing up is hard to do.” That’s especially…
Revisit a Rarely Seen Sam Shepard Gem in ‘Geography of a Horse Dreamer’
Sam Shepard, King of the Wild Frontier. The late, much-admired actor/writer/director spent his playwriting life…
Immigrant Vietnamese Are ‘Poor Yella Rednecks’ in Rural Arkansas Saga
Vietnam was a sore spot in American history. “Vietgone” was a bright spot in theater…
