Millennial Notes Oscar Wilde Finds Comedy in ‘Pay to Play’ Politics by Evelyn Arevalo It’s London in 1895: Love and politics are everywhere, including cocktail parties where political golden boy Sir Robert Chiltern (Daniel Zafer-Joyce) is the shining light of high-brow government circles. Robert provides honesty and stability for his wife, and his party’s…
Millennial Notes Sarah Ruhl Delights, Shocks with Dirty Laundry by Evelyn Arevalo “The Clean house” embodies quintessential elements of a hilarious comedy: A long winded joke in a mysterious foreign language, a depressed maid whose depression stems from her dislike of cleaning, and an up-tight sister versus her generous sister. Sarah Ruhl’s play adds…
Millennial Notes Matthew McCoy Blows Out 60s Race Conflict by Evelyn Arevalo Director Matthew McCoy’s production of “Hairspray” bewitches us with non-stop singing and dancing in this lovable, over-the top, 60s-style musical. “Hairspray” tackles racial tension and body shaming to inspire no-holds-barred love. Baltimore teen Tracy Turnblad (Cassie Grilley) causes ripples with her big…
Millennial Notes Sarah Burgess Exposes Backdoor Election Deals by Evelyn Arevalo In Shotgun Players’ “Kings,” playwright Sarah Burgess serves up an insider view of U.S. politics. Today, donors of Big Money rule both parties. Dems and Repugs both act like frat bros, busily protecting their sponsors. Newly elected Democratic Congresswoman Sydney Millsap (Sam Jackson)…