The Maids By Jean Genet. translation by Bernard Fetchman Produced by Scena Theatre Reviewed by Janice Cane Have you ever seen that “Friends” episode where the gang watches the premiere of struggling actor Joey’s new TV show, “Mac and Cheese”? The show is so lacking in the quality department that the friends argue over who […]
Now What
Now What? By Josh Lefkowitz Produced by Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Reviewed by Janice Cane Now What? easily could have been named What Are You Doing?, because writer/performer Josh Lefkowitz is constantly being asked that question. Mostly by his girlfriend, sometimes by his agent, wondering about his next project, but occasionally by the starving third-world […]
Speed the Plow
Speed-the-Plow By David Mamet Directed by Jerry Whiddon Produced by Theater J Reviewed by Janice Cane Theater J is kicking off its 2007-08 season with a play about movies. And I’m glad it is. David Mamet’s Speed-the-Plow is as funny today as I’m sure it was 20 years ago when it premiered on Broadway, even […]
The Arabian Nights
The Arabian Nights By Mary Zimmerman Directed by Allison Arkell Stockman Produced by Constellation Theatre Company Reviewed by Janice Cane Constellation Theatre Company’s production of The Arabian Nights, now playing at Source Theatre, is a good show. It’s not a great show, and it’s not a bad show. It’s just … good. The set, lushly […]
Well
Well By Lisa Kron Produced by Arena Stage Directed by Kyle Donnelly Reviewed by Janice Cane Well is a fantastically original play that explores both personal and societal issues. Well, it’s really a play within a play. Or no, wait, it’s really a theatrical exploration inside a theatrical exploration. Or is it a play within […]