Caryl Churchill Questions British Gender Imperialism by Patricia L. Morin In “Cloud 9,” first played in 1979, famed British playwright Caryl Churchill slaps us in the face with gender identity. At Custom Made Theatre, the cloud-like painted floor conveys a feeling of emptiness. An abstract wooden hanging covers most of the back wall. The…
Cresswell & McNicholas Create Community with Sound by Patricia L. Morin The long running New York hit show “Stomp” introduces us to a group of eight street-wise percussionists and mimes, six men and two women, dressed mainly in rags. The floor-to-ceiling, two level stage sets the mood—filled with thousands of instruments and household tools,…
Boni Alvarez Makes Father & Gay Son’s Journey Memorable by Patricia L. Morin Spark Arts in the Castro proves to be the perfect intimate setting for Boni Alvarez’s three-man play “Driven.” Not ten feet away, the guys sit on stools, like seats in a car, while the driver’s shadow hovers behind them. Director…
Patricia L. Morin MA, LCSW is a licensed psychotherapist in NY and CA with 30+ year experience. She has is also a licensed herbalist (American herbs), a licensed Pilot (single engine), and has published four short-story mystery collections: Mystery Montage, Crime Montage, Confetti, and Deadly Illusions. Since her mom worked in New York City…