Gina Harris Moves Us with Her Original Songs by Robert M. Gardner In “The Magic of Ordinary Things,” Gina Harris creates a solo musical memoir, taking us back to her childhood. Harris’ original songs detail simple pleasures, as she grows from a little California girl into an accomplished young woman. She paints with tender…
Shualee Cook Exposes Avatars as Seductive Exits by Robert M. Gardner We live in a world of social media where reality and fantasy mingle—constant companions. In “An Invitation Out: A Neo-Victorian Virtual Reality Comedy,” sci-fi playwright Shualee Cook takes us into a chatroom where sharp insights and wicked dialogue prove that we have been…
Shakespeare Blooms in William J. Brown’s Delightful “Dream” by Robert M. Gardner When we go to “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” we always look forward to seeing an old friend. We are eager to find out how “Midsummer” has been changed—updated, modernized, revived. Director William J. Brown has achieved new heights of clarity and comedy…
Carl Jordan Makes Shakespeare for Today by Robert M. Gardner Don’t miss L. Peter Callender as Shakespeare’s Othello. In the 30th anniversary year of African American Shakespeare Company, longtime Artistic Director Callender finally gets his wish to play the great role. Callender is physically well suited to play Othello. His face in repose possesses…