Art in Sketch: ARTSI at the Sculpture Courtyard
Artsi event on First Friday this April was a chance for audiences to see artists through a different lens.
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Theater in Sketch: LYDIE BREEZE Part 3: MADAKET ROAD (EgoPo)
The EgoPo Classical Theater’s production of John Guare’s Lydie Breeze part III was asking the fundamental question, “what is ‘it’.”
Poetry and Film: Alexandra Naughton combines literary and cinematic talents at a film premier
Author and actor Alexandra Naughton combines her two loves April 29 with a party for the premier of a new movie, CTRL ALT DEL.
My Favorite Things: Local actor Danielle Lee James appears in THE SOUND OF MUSIC tour
The hills are alive with the sound of Danielle Lee James!
“I Can’t Kiss Myself Alone”: The Wit and Retro Style of Berlin’s Max Raabe and His Palast Orchestra. Interview by Henrik Eger
One of Germany’s most popular singers launches his North American tour this week.
Theater in Sketch: THE RAPE OF LUCRECE (PAC at the Rosenbach)
It was interesting to compare last week’s reading of Shakespeare’s THE RAPE OF LUCRECE at the Rosenbach to the original presentation at the Broad Street Ministry in 2016.
Talkback in Sketch: HUMAN RITES (InterAct)
A recent performance of HUMAN RITES, a world premiere production by InterAct Theatre, featured a talk with cultural psychologist Richard Shweder, whose work inspired playwright Seth Rozin.
Four Theatermakers (Re)Focus on Diversity
The second (re)Focus Fest brings together four companies using performance to spark discussion about narrative, perspective, and history.
Dance in Sketch: FAITH PROJECT THE DOOR (Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers)
Artist Chuck Schultz visits the Prince Theater for the latest show from KYL/D.
We Come to Rock: Local SCHOOL OF ROCK star talks about the touring production
Doylestown native and Penn State grad Liam Fennecken is ready to rock and roll in the high octane musical SCHOOL OF ROCK.
Dance in sketch: COMPANY WANG RAMIREZ (NextMove Dance)
Seeing the bodies and minds of Honji Wang and Sebastien Ramirez meld together during the performance proved visually moving for me.
Back to Prison: Playwright Kash Goins on his reprised play V to X at Arden Theatre
Kash Goins talks to Phindie about the new production of his acclaimed prison drama and the Arden’s coming season.
Oscar-Winning Movies Don’t Come From Plays Anymore
No published or produced play has been the source for a Best Adapted Screenplay award since 1989.
Dance Rehearsal in Sketch: BARRY: MAMALOSHEN (Asya Zlatina)
Asya Zlatina and Dancers is a constant reminder for myself that Philadelphia dancers are connected and collaborating with each other.
Remembering TIME REMEMBERED: Interviews with the IRC cast
Henrik Eger talked to the IRC cast about their production of Jean Anouith’s play.
Why Wait? Director Ken Marini talks about Quintessence Theatre’s brilliant WAITING FOR GODOT
Quintessence Theatre’s production of WAITING FOR GODOT just closed. Henrik Eger spoke to the director about his background and his experiences directing Samuel Beckett’s classic.
SOMETHING ROTTEN in Philadelphia: Philly natives return with the touring production
Philadelphia natives Rob McClure and Maggie Lakis are returning home for SOMETHING ROTTEN.
Theater in Sketch: TIME REMEMBERED (IRC)
Sketches of TIME REMEMBERED by Jean Anouilh, presented by the Idiopathic Ridiculopathy Consortium February 6-March 4, 2018 at the Walnut Street Theatre Studio 5
Dinner for One: The greatest cult film you’ve never heard of
A comedy little known in its native Britain has become a cult favorite in Germany.
A Vagina Monologues for our Times: Earlie Bird Productions’ V2: CREATION MYTH
V2: Creation Myth follows up and updated the themes from The Vagina Monologues.
