Melody Ladd – phindie

Features Theater

An Irish Masterpiece Still Shocking: Considering Synge’s PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD

Henrik Eger October 17, 2019 No Comments

An extended consideration of the new Synge production from Mount Airy’s Quintessence Theatre.

Reviews Theater

PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD (Quintessence): Dead dads, tall tales, Irish intrigue

Joshua Herren October 6, 2019 No Comments

When PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD premiered in Philadelphia in 1912, riots broke out. Quintessence’s skillful production features consistently strong performances that manage to surprise and delight.