James Ijames Finds Funny Bone in Black BBQ-Wedding by Mary Lou Herlihy “Fat Ham,” a raucous, rapid-fire romp about a southern Black family, tackles sexual secrets and gender roles with raunchy aplomb. Shakespeare’s Hamlet becomes Juicy (endearing Devin A. Cunningham) in splashy comedic form. Fat Ham is a riot wrapped in pathos. We laughed…
Lewis & Rajan Elevate Daily Life into Pure Joy by Mary Lou Herlihy & Barry David Horwitz Using an Indian celebration in New Zealand and a shared meal, “Mrs. Krishnan’s Party” transcends daily life. Come with us into a backroom of a convenience store and share the revelations. “Mrs. Krishnan’s Party” raises ideas that…
Min Kahng Exposes Senior High Jinx in Raucous Comedy by Mary Lou Herlihy A horny grandma and her self-obsessed granddaughter light up the stage with comedic timing and musical gifts. In grandma’s bedroom at the Happy Pleasant Valley Senior Apartments, men are dropping faster than red herrings and sex toys. When we meet frisky…
Jennifer Haley & Tech Wonders Animate Mystery, Dark Humor by Mary Lou Herlihy “Froggy” lifts the two-dimensional world of a dark graphic novel off the page and artfully installs it onstage for us to ponder and enjoy. Director Matt M. Morrow fills Froggy’s ominous journey with humor, mystery, and ACTION. And like any great graphic…