Ryan J. Haddad Invokes Humor, Empathy, Show Tunes for Uncle’s Story by Mary Cushman & Andrea Libresco What a difference two decades makes. A gay man from Cleveland, growing up during the AIDS epidemic, lives a radically different life from his gay nephew, a generation younger. In this autobiographical play, Ryan J. Haddad depicts…
Lisa Sanaye Dring Joyfully Gathers Us ALL into NYC History by Andrea Libresco Shows do not generally begin with greetings from an archivist. Nor do they sport a cast over one hundred. But “Public Record” is no ordinary show. Indeed, it is a Public Works production, participatory theater, blending professionals with community members, whose…
Saheem Ali Marries Shakespeare to the Moment by Andrea Libresco Walls are more than metaphorical in this well-known play about barriers to young love. An imposing 25-foot wall, evoking the one erected on our southern border, is the can’t-miss backdrop on the Delacorte stage. On the other side of the wall, gigantic statues of…
Reynoso & Chepiga Spotlight Government as Force for Good by Andrea Libresco “Public Charge” feels like the foreign policy companion to Michael Lewis’ Who is Government?: The Untold Story of Public Service. Lewis’ book celebrates committed, creative professionals in our government. They are the best of the best—a far cry from the current violence-prone…