Millennial Notes Terrence McNally Exposes Our Need for Theater Artists by Tyler Jeffreys In a country where our media gives us polished content, Terrence McNally’s “It’s Only a Play” reminds us how beautiful imperfections can be. McNally takes us inside the theatre makers’ process. The cast of a newly flopped play rediscovers their love…
Millennial Notes Julie Taymor’s Majestic Musical Parade Shines Onstage by Tyler Jeffreys Like the earth’s first humans, “The Lion King” tale originates in Africa. Sadly, the original Disney movie replaced inspiring African heroes with animals. But Designer/Director Julie Taymor cheers me up with colorful acrobatics, 3D apparitions, graceful acting, and dancing grass. I see…
Millennial Notes Danielle Evans Flips Script on Racism Terrors by Tyler Jeffreys “Boys Go to Jupiter” should be mandatory for every white person in America to read. Word for Word amplifies Danielle Evans’ short story by creating a defiant, live version on stage. In a story designed for the Caucasian crowd, Evans illustrates how…
Millennial Notes Jane Anderson Bravely Explores Rebirth After Burnout by Tyler Jeffreys The stage is set ablaze—with energy, not fire. We get couple vs. couple, Liberal vs. Conservative, and Agnostic vs. Christian. Each character tries to keep his or her ego afloat, while struggling to stay positive. “The Quality of Life” by Jane Anderson…