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Tag: Aaron Cromie

Features Theater

It Doesn’t Take a Man: Getting to the Bottom of A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

Brock Vickers May 17, 2017 No Comments

“It doesn’t take a man to play the role of Bottom,” says veteran actor Susan Wefel, who is playing one of Shakespeare’s most ridiculous fools. “It can be a woman.”

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Theater in Sketch: ANNA (EgoPo)

Chuck Schultz April 4, 2017 No Comments

A loose adaptation by Brenna Geffer and her ensemble based on the novel, Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy.

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SEAGULL (EgoPo): A comedy of torn hearts and thwarted dreams

Kathryn Osenlund February 8, 2017 No Comments

The pathetically unfulfilled romantic expectations! The sad characters and absurd human comedy! EgoPo nails it, and beautifully. Sketches by Chuck Schultz.

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Welsh Christmas in Philadelphia: Interview with the cast of Walnut Street Theatre’s A CHILD’S CHRISTMAS IN WALES

Henrik Eger December 10, 2016 No Comments

A CHILD’S CHRISTMAS IN WALES: Interview with Aaron Cromie, Scott Greer, Maggie Lakes, Matthew Mastronardi, and Amanda Jill Robinson

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A CHILD’S CHRISTMAS IN WALES (Walnut Street): 60-second review

Julie Zeglen December 4, 2016 No Comments

Written by Welshman Dylan Thomas in the 1950s, A CHILD’S CHRISTMAS IN WALES is every nostalgic Christmas trope with song thrown in, and it’s totally delightful.

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There’s No Place Like Home: Revolutionary performances by Automatic Arts

Christopher Munden July 30, 2016 No Comments

The best showcase for new performing arts in Philadelphia gets Revolutionary with an evening of beer and performance at Cliveden

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Features Fringe Festival Previews Theater

Deb Miller’s Top Picks for the 2016 Philadelphia Fringe Festival

Debra Miller July 8, 2016 No Comments

Can’t decide what to see in the 2016 Philadelphia Fringe Festival? Check out Deb Miller’s recommendations in her annual top picks preview.

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Aaron Cromie and Ian Merrill Peakes in Walnut Street Theatre’s PETER AND THE STARCATCHER (Photo credit: Mark Garvin).
Reviews Theater

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER (Walnut): A wacky look at the backstory of Peter Pan

Debra Miller March 24, 2016 1 Comment

An outstanding ensemble recounts the backstory of Peter Pan in a madcap prequel with music.

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Music Previews

Chickabiddy to Perform in the MANTIS SINGER/SONGWRITER SHOWCASE at The Troc

Debra Miller March 9, 2016 1 Comment

Multi-talented theater artists Aaron Cromie and Emily Schuman formed Chickabiddy in 2015.

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How Commedia dell’Arte Maestro Antonio Fava influenced my teaching and my life: Interview with Craig Tavani

Henrik Eger February 16, 2016 No Comments

Maestro Antonio Fava has taught Commedia dell’Arte to quite a few Philadelphia-area actors and directors, including Immaculata University instructor Craig Tavani.

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Reviews Theater

WATERSHIP DOWN (Simpatico/ Drexel MPiRP): A hop along a classic of children’s literature

Christopher Munden November 8, 2015 2 Comments

Director Allen Radway coordinates an intricate but unpretentious array of parts into a coherent and appealing whole.

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THE LIGHT PRINCESS (Tony Lawton with Ugly Stepsister): 2015 Fringe review 43

Debra Miller September 13, 2015 1 Comment

This hilarious musical workshop reading of an adapted 19th-century fairytale is a treat for all ages!

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PUPPETDELPHIA FRINGE SLAM (Leila and Pantea Productions): 2015 Fringe review 42

Christopher Munden September 12, 2015 No Comments

Secret Life of Worms, America’s favorite sex ed teacher, singing sheep, foot-centric King of the Nerds fan fiction, and Jolly the Sperm Eating Horse.

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Fringe Preview: THE LIGHT PRINCESS (Tony Lawton with Ugly Stepsister)

Debra Miller August 14, 2015 1 Comment

The creators/performers of THE LIGHT PRINCESS discuss the development of their adaptation of the 19th-century Scottish fairytale before its workshop production in the Fringe.

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Many Goodly Creatures: Allen Radway talks THE TEMPEST, Simpatico, and fatherhood

Christopher Munden July 7, 2015 1 Comment

Even a brief encounter with Allen Radway reveals the intelligence, sympathy, and generosity of spirit evident in his theatrical work. We talk to him ahead of his newest, CCTCs THE TEMPEST.

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HELLO! SADNESS! (Kimmel): Just a glimpse of the divine

Julius Ferraro June 13, 2015 No Comments

All Mary Tuomanen wants to do is tell us a story about Jean Seberg, but things keep coming up.

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Lecture, Talkback, Slam! Upcoming events at The Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre

Debra Miller April 16, 2015 1 Comment

Philly Shakes is offering audiences a mid-spring series of supplemental events on three Sundays in April and May.

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J Hernandez as Iago in The Philadelphia Shakespeare Theatre’s Othello, 2013 (Photo credit: Chris Miller)
Features Interviews Theater

J Hernandez: Feeling the Love in Philadelphia!

Debra Miller February 5, 2015 1 Comment

J Hernandez has been a constant presence on Philadelphia stages his acclaimed portrayal of Iago in a 2013 production of Othello. Phindie spoke to the Texas native about relocating, being a Latino actor, and why he loves Philly theater.

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Interviews Theater

Intergenerational Theater, part 2: Penelope Reed on working with a young director in ON THE VERGE (Hedgerow)

Henrik Eger February 2, 2015 No Comments

In this two-part series, Henrik Eger talks to Penelope Reed and Kittson O’Neill about their intergenerational collaboration in Hedgerow Theatre’s ON THE VERGE.

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Intergenerational Theater, part 1: Kittson O’Neill talks about directing the veteran cast of ON THE VERGE (Hedgerow)

Henrik Eger February 2, 2015 1 Comment

In this two-part series, Henrik Eger talks to Penelope Reed and Kittson O’Neill about their intergenerational collaboration in Hedgerow Theatre’s ON THE VERGE.

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