Banner photo: Tina D’Elia as Lupe Vélez Tina D’Elia Weaves Latina Activism into Solo 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…
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…
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…
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…