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Patricia L. Morin

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“Bald Sisters” Clash over Contrasting Childhoods—at The Stage

“Bald Sisters” Clash over Contrasting Childhoods—at The Stage

September 24, 2023 Patricia L. Morin

Vichet Chum Dives into Cambodian Sisters’ Debate on Mother’s Death  by Patricia L. Morin “Bald Sisters” engages us in a microscopic view of two estranged sisters’ reactions to their Ma’s death. A looming question fuels their differences: “What will we do about the body?” Ma left no will. Vichet Chum’s play has heavy psychological…

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“The Addams Family” Explodes with Music & Fun—at Novato

“The Addams Family” Explodes with Music & Fun—at Novato

September 19, 2023 Patricia L. Morin

Brickman & Elice Revive Comedy/Horror Love Story by Patricia L. Morin As the old TV theme song goes: “They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky,” and never lost for words or songs. The magnanimous and quirky Addams family entertains us from a mansion in the middle of Central Park. The optimistic love bug…

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“Born With Teeth” Exposes Two Poets’ Love & Terror—at Aurora

“Born With Teeth” Exposes Two Poets’ Love & Terror—at Aurora

September 12, 2023 Patricia L. Morin

Liz Duffy Adams’ Dynamic Dialogue Evokes Elizabethan Giants by Patricia L. Morin “Born With Teeth” is a dynamic presentation of theater art directed by Josh Costello who brings us an electrifying encounter between two opposing brilliant minds. Playwright Liz Duffy Adams orchestrates combative meetings between the obstinate, renowned playwright, Christopher “Kit” Marlowe (powerful Dean…

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“Grandma & Me: An Ode to Single Parents” Celebrates Love—at The Marsh

“Grandma & Me: An Ode to Single Parents” Celebrates Love—at The Marsh

September 12, 2023 Patricia L. Morin

Brian Copeland Touches Our Hearts with Family Story   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…

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