Diablo Cody Wraps Morissette Songs Around Family Dysfunction by Patricia L. Morin Alanis Morissette’s world famous 1995 album “Jagged Little Pill,” coupled with Diablo Cody’s book, unfolds teenage existential uneasiness in a sharp, surreal, sensational evening. Neon lights form a rooftop frame for colorful ever-changing video scenes. Walls split open to reveal a bakery,…
Brian Copeland Brilliantly Embodies Family Generations by Patricia L. Morin Brian Copeland greets us as though we were friends whom he invited into his living room to hear a personal story. He amuses us with a tale about spending $100 on his family genealogy, just to discover they came from Africa! Then he pulls…
Banner photo: Tina D’Elia as Lupe Vélez Tina D’Elia Weaves Latina Activism into Comedy by Patricia L. Morin The premise of “Overlooked Latinas” is brilliant. Tina D’Elia spotlights the political power of famous 1930s to 50s Latina movie stars in her gripping solo show about Angel, an aspiring lesbian TV writer. As Angel the…
Jeffrey Lo Explores Alternate Gospels about Christ by Patricia L. Morin “Zac & Siah or, Jesus in a Body Bag” is a satirical, sometimes slap-stick study of the power of prophets over their trusting followers. Lo’s rough and tumble comedy, spiced with deadpan seriousness, takes us to groundbreaking ways of seeing religion. The floor…