Theatre Review: ‘South Pacific’ at Lancaster Opera House

There are few shows as romantic as “South Pacific.” Despite being set near a warzone, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s intoxicating and dreamy score are enough to melt the ice off your shoes and whisk you away to a tropical island. Lancaster Opera House puts on yet another stellar, professional production. David Bondrow directs this classic musical … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘South Pacific’ at Lancaster Opera House

Theatre Review: ‘Painting Churches’ at O’Connell & Company

“Painting Churches” follows the story of Fanny and Gardiner Church and their daughter, Mags, as they prepare to pack up and move from their home in Boston to Cape Cod year-round. As can be expected with any family dynamic, the strains between characters are there – but what the actors show the audience is the … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Painting Churches’ at O’Connell & Company

Theatre Review: ‘Minding Frankie’ at Irish Classical Theatre

We should all live in the world Maeve Binchy created. Gentle moments are soft as a whisper. Strong emotions are passions with purpose. Hate is usually couched in fear, and while it’s uncomfortable, it’s not vitriolic. And the good guy always wins. . . .a sentimental and sweet story. “Minding Frankie” was one of Binchy’s … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘Minding Frankie’ at Irish Classical Theatre

Theatre Review: ‘The Crucible’ at Kavinoky Theatre

“We are what we always were in Salem,” John Proctor cries out in Act II of Arthur Miller’s "The Crucible," “but now the little crazy children are jangling the keys of the kingdom, and common vengeance writes the law!” Proctor (Adriano Gatto), guilty of adultery, realizes that his act unwittingly empowered the single minded girl … Continue reading Theatre Review: ‘The Crucible’ at Kavinoky Theatre

Script’d Box Review: ‘Luna Gale’ by Rebecca Gilman

Rebecca Gilman creates an easy read with this script. I don’t mean that this is, by any means, light-hearted content. "Luna Gale" isn’t THAT type of easy read; it’s a heart-wrenching, cant-put-it-down page turner that captures the reader’s attention and doesn’t relinquish it until the back cover is closed. Gilman creates a cast of relatable … Continue reading Script’d Box Review: ‘Luna Gale’ by Rebecca Gilman

First Look: ‘The Crucible’ at Kavinoky Theatre

How do you captivate students (and enrich the learning experience) and still appeal to your general audience? It was a serious consideration for The Kavinoky Theatre this season. Both audiences are important: season subscribers and single ticket buyers are with you now, while today’s students are tomorrow’s patrons.  The Kav addressed this by going back … Continue reading First Look: ‘The Crucible’ at Kavinoky Theatre