John Lanou wrote Love in Three Scenes to explore “love in the age of rage.”The piece could stir controversy (on both the right and the left) as it tackles Muslim-American patriotism, climate change sci-fi, and Donald Trump’s heart. Here he talks about his upcoming Fringe show.
Archives for July 3, 2018
Review: People for Whom the World Spins and Turns
The Essential Theatre’s new play People for Whom the World Spins and Turns is best described by its subtitle A World Premiere Play about Addiction & Recovery. It is a thoughtful and timely production by physician-playwright James J. Hsiao that makes a real contribution to understanding the challenges of our growing addiction problem.
Black Confederates at Fringe. The Civil War nearly lost, the Confederacy turns to African-American men for deliverance
Black Confederates have long been considered a minor historical footnote, and even a debatable one at that. What isn’t open to debate is the fact that there were some 4 million Blacks living in the Confederacy at the start of the Civil War. Perhaps, living isn’t the best description. More like desperately surviving in ever […]
Matt Bassett, new Artistic Director of The Hub Theatre
This week, The Hub Theatre welcomed Matt Bassett as successor to Helen Murray as Artistic Director, the company announced.