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Author: Frank Schierloh

Frank Schierloh (he/they) is a queer Philadelphian theater artist and critic. A member of Theatre Philadelphia inaugural Content & Criticism Cohort. Frank has worked all over the country in various theater productions, and has always had a love for critical analysis of theater. Frank is a member of Actors Equity and also serves as a Barrymore Nominator for the current season. They now live in Philadelphia with their husband and dog. To read more of their theatrical reviews as well as film and tv, visit their site queer-reviewed.com
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JOHNNY DEPP: A RETROSPECTIVE ON LATE STAGE CAPITALISM (Jenna Kuerzi): A coin-tossing good time

Frank Schierloh April 2, 2023 No Comments

Funny, eye opening, and sometimes maddening in its acknowledgement of how our society worships celebrities. 

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THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION (Theatre Unspeakable): An historical miss

Frank Schierloh March 30, 2023 No Comments

The American Revolution has an intrinsic connection to the city of Philadelphia, and as a story, it has been adapted many times over with successful…

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John Cannon (Luka) and Barbaraluz Orlanda (Elena) in Irish Heritage Theatre’s 2023 production of THE BEAR. Photo by Trina Iarosis
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THE BEAR & AFTERPLAY (Irish Heritage Theatre): An unbalanced take on Chekov

Frank Schierloh March 5, 2023 No Comments

Two one act plays from playwright Brian Friel, as he takes on some of Anton Chekov’s work

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EMPATHITRAX (PTC):What tools can… or, should you use to save a relationship?

Frank Schierloh February 18, 2023 No Comments

How would knowing exactly what another person is feeling change your relationship, for better or for worse?

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THE LIGHT (Theatre Exile): A couple finally, authentically communicating

Frank Schierloh February 10, 2023 No Comments

An engaging conversation about how societal constructs and systems can affect our relationships

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