The Butterfingers Angel, Mary & Joseph, Herod the Nut,& the Slaughter of 12 Hit Carols in a Pear Tree By William Gibson Directed by Lee Mikeska Gardner Music Direction by Laura Van Duzer Produced by Rep Stage Reviewed by Steven McKnight If you have grown weary of the standard holiday fare, Rep Stage has a […]
Intelligence
Intelligence written by Kenneth M. Cameron directed by Walt Witcover produced by Rep Stage reviewed by Debbie Minter Jackson Intelligence, a fictionalized tale of Central Intelligence, is taut, tight, almost thriller-like in its total command of the moment. The backdrop hints at high stakes CIA political maneuverings, behind the scenes, of course, in volatile Central America during […]
Trumbo: Red, White and Blacklisted
Trumbo: Red, White and Blacklisted By Christopher Trumbo Produced by Rep Stage Reviewed by Leslie Weisman The colorful title “Trumbo: Red, White and Blacklisted” is a playful verbal lure that is true to the spirit of its subject. With a forthrightness that pays tribute to the blacklisted writer’s award-winning screenplays (The Brave One and Roman […]
In the Heart of America
In The Heart of America By Naomi Wallace Directed by Kasi Campbell Produced by Rep Stage Reviewed by Debbie Minter Jackson This is a difficult piece-to watch, to write about, to reflect on. Dealing with war is not easy, but it is a reality. If you’re ready to get immersed in the heart of the […]
Thom Pain (based on nothing)
Thom Pain (based on nothing) By Will Eno Directed by Lee Mikeska Gardner Produced by Rep Stage Reviewed by Tim Treanor If, as Charles Isherwood famously observed, Will Eno is the Samuel Beckett of the Jon Stewart generation, then Thom Pain (based on nothing) is his Krapp’s Last Tape. Krapp, reflecting his playwright’s reclusive preferences, […]
Mrs. Warren’s Profession
Mrs. Warren’s Profession By George Bernard Shaw Directed by Gus Kaikkonen Produced by Rep Stage Reviewed by Debbie Minter Jackson Mrs. Warren’s Profession pulls no punches dealing with gender equity, social injustice, personal freedom and responsibility, prostitution, brothels and even hints of incest. Is there any wonder that it was banned in England (1900), […]
A Talk with Actor Bruce Nelson
A Disgruntled Elf Lightens Up By Joel Markowitz He’s a two-time Helen Hayes Award Winner and one of Joel’s favorite actors, so what better way to deck the halls than to schmooze with the ever moving, energy-filled Santa’s helper extraordinaire Bruce Nelson, who finishes his reprise starring role in The Santaland Diaries Sunday, Dec 23rd.
A Shayna Maidel
A Shayna Maidel By Barbara Lebow Directed by Peg Denithorne Produced by Rep Stage Reviewed by Debbie Minter Jackson A Shayna Maidel, the title is Yiddish meaning “pretty girl”, tells the story of what happens when two sisters reunite after years of separation brought on by the aftermath of the Holocaust. Set in Brooklyn, 1946, the beautiful […]
Review: Bach at Leipzig at Rep Stage, a glorious farce
In great performances, every ingredient is just right. The right director, the right play, staged with the right actors and stage designers. All work together – like an exquisite clock – as in Rep Stage’s glorious production of Itamar Moses’ Bach at Leipzig.. Director Kasi Campbell, associate artistic director of Rep Stage, with seven Helen […]