Millennial Notes Vincent Terrell Durham Serves Cocktails & Dash of Guilt by Evelyn Arevalo Vincent Terrell Durham is unapologetic in his portrayal of problematic white saviors. “Polar Bears” explores white guilt, but it’s more than a racially charged play. Durham deep dives into themes of colorism, classism, fetishization, and queerness–displaying American horrors before the…
John Logan Captures Mark Rothko’s Anger & Angst by Patricia L. Morin Set Designer Christopher Oram’s artist’s warehouse surprises us with a huge canvas with wine-colored vertical lines, dominating center stage. The dramatic setting frames Alfred Molina’s aggressive, arrogant Mark Rothko. In John Logan’s “Red,” Rothko yearns to see his expensive paintings hang in…
Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ Rat-Race Delivers Comedy Gold by Tanvi Agrawal & Barry David Horwitz “Gloria” leaves us thinking about the rat-race that Millennials face—how exploited their lives can be. Branden Jacobs-Jenkins’ witty comedy makes delicious fun of their high-pressure bubble. The office competition has destroyed these zine writers’ human sympathy—even for each other. These copywriters…
Jonathan Larson Sings across Two Decades—to US by Rachel Norby and Barry David Horwitz After twenty years of fame and fortune, “Rent” has become a star-making machine. Young people from all over the country turn into shining, new singers and dancers. They spread their wings in the 20th anniversary tour of “Rent” at SHN…