Lantern Theater presents Scott Carter's 'The Gospel According to...' (second review)

A funny thing happened on the way to purgatory

Three men, three versions of the Bible. But is Scott Carter's comedy heavenly or hellish? Stacia Friedman reviews.

Stacia Friedman

Jun 13, 2017 · Articles · 3 minute read

Tribe of Fools presents 'School Play'

High grades

'School Play' takes Tribe of Fools founder Terry Brennan back to elementary school — and schools us on how the system treats kids who are different. Mark Cofta reviews.

Mark Cofta

Jun 12, 2017 · Articles · 2 minute read

'The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens and Count Leo Tolstoy: Discord'

Lantern Theater tweaks the Gospels

Scott Carter makes religious debate exciting in the Lantern's 'The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens and Count Leo Tolstoy: Discord.' Mark Cofta reviews.

Mark Cofta

Jun 12, 2017 · Articles · 3 minute read

Simpatico Theatre Company presents Taylor Mac's 'Hir'

Breaking the binary

Taylor Mac's 'Hir' detonates the nuclear family in Simpatico Theatre's excellent production. Wendy Rosenfield reviews.

Wendy Rosenfield

Jun 09, 2017 · Articles · 4 minute read

Let's Make History and Theatre Unspeakable present 'The American Revolution'

Fast forward into the past

Theatre Unspeakable and Let’s Make History Productions’ 'The American Revolution' sketches history in an unusual all-ages show. Mark Cofta reviews.

Mark Cofta

Jun 09, 2017 · Articles · 3 minute read

InterAct Theatre presents Will Snider's 'How to Use a Knife'

The first cut isn't the deepest

Sharp knives and tongues clash in InterAct Theatre Company's explosive premiere of 'How to Use a Knife.' Mark Cofta reviews.

Mark Cofta

Jun 05, 2017 · Articles · 2 minute read

Quintessence Theatre Group presents Annie Baker's adaptation of 'Uncle Vanya'

Family troubles

Quintessence's 'Uncle Vanya' supports popular misconceptions about Anton Chekhov's plays, missing an opportunity. Mark Cofta reviews.

Mark Cofta

Jun 05, 2017 · Articles · 3 minute read

InterAct Theatre Company presents Sean Christopher Lewis's 'Dogs of Rwanda'

The tourism of atrocity

Sean Christopher Lewis's monologue 'Dogs of Rwanda' tells a gripping story about a U.S. witness to atrocities. Mark Cofta reviews.

Mark Cofta

Jun 05, 2017 · Articles · 2 minute read

Irish Heritage Theatre presents Brian Friel's 'Making History'

History made enthralling

Brian Friel’s little-known 'Making History,' produced by the Irish Heritage Theatre and Plays & Players, reveals not only the personalities behind an historic event but the shifting nature of history. Mark Cofta reviews.

Mark Cofta

Jun 02, 2017 · Articles · 3 minute read

Hedgerow Theatre Company presents 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

A Midsummer Night's catnap

Hedgerow's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' squeezes Shakespeare's play down to six actors and 90 minutes, with good results. Mark Cofta reviews.

Mark Cofta

Jun 01, 2017 · Articles · 3 minute read