Shakespeare & Maog Deliver a Brutal Visual Feast by Jennifer Ann Charron Director Victor Malana Maog creates a unique visual experience as we watch Macbeth sacrifice his honor and scruples for unbridled ambition. Scenic Designer Adam Rigg has built an erector set of shiny chrome scaffolding with reflecting plexiglass panels and flashing lights, an…
Annie Baker Delivers Atypical Family Healing by Jennifer Ann Charron Psychological insecurity is the heart of Annie Baker’s “Body Awareness.” Despite being billed as a comedy, Directors John Shillington and Janine Sternlieb lovingly serve up a humorous, heart-warming tale that highlights the fragility of our relationships. “Body Awareness” is a delicate dance of family…
Mischief Theatre Captures Us with British Slapstick by Jennifer Ann Charron With the daily headlines hitting “11” on the unbelievably ridiculous meter these days, “The Play That Goes Wrong” strikes a comfortable chord with simple, gut-busting comedy. No matter how wacky and silly things get, sometimes we need to shake our heads and laugh…
Molly Smith Metzler Demystifies Motherhood’s Demands by Jennifer Ann Charron Molly Smith Metzler dishes up a plate of delicious social class issues, and director Molly Aaronson-Gelb, delivers the flavors. In a simple backyard, complete with fence and redwood chips, two new moms have a hilarious coffee klatch, limited by the ranges of their baby…