The Oresteia                                                    Written by Aeschylus; Translated by Robert Fagles Adapted and Directed by Allison Arkell Stockman Produced by Constellation Theatre Company Reviewed by Debbie Minter Jackson They did it again.  Constellation Theater, just finishing its first season yet already establishing a track record of stunning productions, has added a spectacular rendering of Greek tragedy […]

The Good Woman of Setzuan                                      Written by Bertolt Brecht.  Translated by Eric Bentley Directed by Allison Arkell Stockman Choreographed by Ashley Ivey Produced by Constellation Theatre Company Reviewed by Debbie Minter Jackson In this fun-loving cautionary tale, Shen-Te, winningly played by Katie Atkinson proves to be a good woman, pleasing to the gods, sacrificing […]

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 […]

by August Strindberg Adapted by Caryl Churchill Produced by Constellation Theatre Company at the Source Theatre Directed by Allison Arkell Stockman Reviewed by Tim Treanor Does the D.C. area really need another professional theater?  You bet it does.  As long as theater has important things to say, and theater professionals have the wit and craft […]