Why Deaf Theater is a Form of Resistance
This film follows Daymond Sands, a Deaf theatre program director, preparing his first original showcase, highlighting the cast’s heartfelt effort to bring Deaf perspectives center stage
SHIPWRECKED! (Walnut): A delight of theater
SHIPWRECKED! goes to the heart of storytelling. It doesn’t matter whether a tale is true or false as long as it engages and even thrills.
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ALTAR CALL (Melissa McBain): “Theologically speaking, have you ever considered going to hell?”
ALTAR CALL begins and ends with hymns, not only setting the mood but, through carefully chosen songs, it sends out thought-provoking messages
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COMPLEXIONS CONTEMPORARY BALLET (Dance Affiliates): Spectacular opening of company’s BEYOND 20 campaign
As an opening performance of the NextMove series by Dance Affiliates at the Prince Theater, Complexions Contemporary Ballet showcases four premieres-three world premiers and one…
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HOOKED (Inis Nua): A pub play in a pub
Entertaining for anyone looking for a fun and a little different night at the pub, or just an excuse to spend the night at the pub.
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BEYOND 20, beyond boundaries: Complexions Contemporary Ballet kicks off its 21st season in Philadelphia
Desmond Richardson, cofounder of Complexions Contemporary Ballet, talks about the company as it starts its 21st season with three premieres in Philadelphia.
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BUS STOP (BRT): A place of isolation
All of the individual stories the wayfarers tell in William Inge’s BUS STOP come through clearly in Susan D. Atkinson’s production of the ’50s classic at Bristol Riverside Theatre.
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THE CHILDREN’S HOUR (EgoPo): A superbly acted historical anecdote
EgoPo Classic Theater continues its foray into classics of American drama with a focus on female playwrights.
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Holden (George + Co.): Violence in the 21st
In George + Co.’s HOLDEN, J. D. Salinger hasn’t published another book since two assassins blamed his The Catcher in the Rye for their own acts of violence.
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TAPPIN’ THRU LIFE (DTC): A Las Vegas lounge life
A revue, and review, of performer Maurice Hines’s life.
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METAMORPHOSES (Arden): A swim with the gods
This visceral production explains why humans act the way that we do, and reveres love as the most sacred of experiences.
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CLOSER (Eagle): Words are not enough
Patrick Marber is a master of words. But in this production words, well composed as they are, are not enough.
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Diving into METAMORPHOSES: A watery stage takes shape at the Arden
A look at the building of the impressive set for the Arden production of METAMORPHOSES.
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Old Friends and Frequent Collaborators Get HOOKED! An interview with Tom Reing and Charlie DelMarcelle
Director Tom Reing and actor Charlie DelMarcelle talk about their childhood, their collaborations, and Inis Nua’s upcoming production of HOOKED!
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A New 120 DAYS OF SODOM has Something for Everyone! (If everyone’s a fan of utter depravity)
Most books which were considered sexually scandalous at the time seem positively anodyne when read in the early 21st century. Marquis de Sade’s novels still make for discomforting reads.
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ROMEO AND JULIET (Quintessence): What fray was here?
In the eyes of director Alexander Burns this doomed romance never stood a chance.
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GYPSY (Media Theatre): Everything’s coming up roses
GYPSY is an often produced classic for good reason and is terrific as Mama Rose in the Media Theatre’s production.
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V TO X (GoKash): Truth behind bars
This world premiere play takes a deeply affecting look at the social carnage caused by mass imprisonment.
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BULLSHOT CRUMMOND (Hedgerow): On-target farce
Mark Tallman’s brisk, amiable production moves easily between farcical comedy and intuitive and intelligent theater.
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HEDDA Gets Styled to Rock: Interview with designer Autumn Kietponglert
TV-famous fashion designer Autumn Kietponglert created a gorgeous mourning dress for an upcoming production of HEDDA GABLER.
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Famous Philadelphians: Ed Bacon (1910–2005)
A renowned urban planners and a key figure in the revitalized shape of late 20th century
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