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Author: Joshua Herren

Josh Herren is a writer and third-grade teacher living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Josh has a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania, where he graduated summa cum laude in history (American concentration) and art history, with a minor in gender, sexuality, and women’s studies. His thesis "Furious Acts: AIDS and the Art(s) of Activism, 1985–1993" won the Rose Award for Outstanding Thesis. Josh is passionate about education, theater, and convincing others that Philadelphia is the greatest city on earth.
Reviews Theater

ORLANDO (Villanova): Blurred lines

Joshua Herren October 5, 2019 No Comments

As Orlando journeys through genders and centuries, the pain and beauty of being a human in a body is explored with a vibrant commitment to the process of theater-making. 

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Minute by Minute with Hugh Jackman: The Man, The Music, The Tour

Joshua Herren October 3, 2019 No Comments

Hugh Jackman is gunning to be the greatest showman.

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Spooky Queers, Reimagined Classics, Giant Misses: 2019 Fringe recap from an outsider

Joshua Herren September 26, 2019 2 Comments

3 weeks. 10 plays. My first Fringe Festival.

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A LITERAL DOLL HOUSE (Macho Goat): 2019 Fringe review

Joshua Herren September 26, 2019 No Comments

Is she playing with dolls or is she controlling her own narrative?

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