Karen Zacarías Plants Race & Class in Privileged Garden by Jennifer Ann Charron Arguments between next door neighbors spiral wildly. In “Native Gardens,” Karen Zacarías gives us a slightly political and faintly amusing dispute pitting privileged against aspiring neighbors. The Del Valles are young, Latin, and moving up. The Butleys are older, white, and…
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…