Lucas Hnath Explores What We Owe to Ourselves & What We Owe to Others by Patricia L. Morin In 1879, Ibsen’s Nora Helmer escaped the suffocating “doll’s house” with all its restrictions, where she was often treated like a child. She left behind Torvald, her condescending husband; Anne Marie, her faithful nanny; and her…
Sam Chanse Illuminates Need for Perseverance & Preservation by Patricia L. Morin On a small stage with four ottomans, used as seats and storage, Playwright Sam Chanse reminds us of our need for connections to people and nature. A huge video screen of a peaceful underwater ocean with swaying colorful coral reefs greets us….
Gogol’s Satire Highlights How Self-Deception Fuels Greed by Patricia L. Morin Jeffrey Hatcher’s adaptation of Nikolai Gogol’s 1836 comedy delights us with satire of small-town tyranny. In a Russian town, a panicked Mayor (versatile Steve Price) finds out from a letter that a Government Inspector will arrive “incognito.” The undercover Inspector will audit how…
Regina Taylor’s Songs Unveil the Glory of Hats by Patricia L. Morin “Crowns” illuminates the resilience of the African American spirit though the magic of hats. Devon LaBelle creates a spiritual ambience with two antique church pews set middle stage. Beside them, colorful, round coat racks display uniquely designed hats. Mother Shaw’s “Hat Queen”…