Two world premieres, new LaBute to head up CATF 2012 festival
The Insurgents
Intrigued by the cultural and racial issues in several productions in this year’s Contemporary American Theater Festival, I found my way back to Shepherdstown, WV for a thought provoking weekend of theatre. Although the notoriously good though uncomfortable and unsettling Race by David Mamet is sold out, Insurgents could be worth a final weekend trip if seen in tandem with another show. [Read more...]
Opening weekend at the Contemporary American Theater Festival
Traveling to Shepherdstown, WV to cover the Contemporary American Theater Festival is the most sought-after assignment among DCTS writers. [Read more...]
Ages of the Moon
Sometimes, you are in one of those Peggy Lee “Is That All There Is?” states of mind and then you see a play that reminds you why you still go to the theater. [Read more...]
Race
You gotta wonder what women did to David Mamet to deserve such misogynist treatment in the play Oleanna and now with Race. Playwright Edward Albee has addressed his thorny relationship with his mother in many of his works with elegance, wit and sophistication, while conversely Mr. Mamet is ham-fisted in his obvious hatred of the female sex, portraying them as manipulating liars and whores. [Read more...]
We Are Here
How does an enviably perfect, fortunate family cope with senseless tragedy? The Nash clan takes a rather curious route — song. [Read more...]
Contemporary American Theater Festival to Feature Plays by Mamet, Shepard
The Eelwax Jesus 3-D Pop Music Show
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