Michael Lew Turns “Winter of Our Discontent” to Comedy by Barry David Horwitz It all starts in high school, where it’s so easy to shove aside the weak and the geek. At Theatre Wit in Chicago, playwright Michael Lew combines outrageous teen comedy with a Shakespeare villain. Lew makes us question whether the cruel…
Carl Jordan Makes Shakespeare for Today by Robert M. Gardner Don’t miss L. Peter Callender as Shakespeare’s Othello. In the 30th anniversary year of African American Shakespeare Company, longtime Artistic Director Callender finally gets his wish to play the great role. Callender is physically well suited to play Othello. His face in repose possesses…
Shakespeare & Currier Conjure “Midsummer” in Africa by Robert M. Gardner Marin Shakespeare Company has found the perfect backdrop for Shakespeare’s most beloved comedy. A romp in the magical forest brings thoughts of young loves, old loves, and new loves. But be prepared—in today’s Trumpean climate—Bottom is right: “And yet, to say the truth,…
Shakespeare & Maog Deliver a Brutal Visual Feast by Jennifer Ann Charron Director Victor Malana Maog creates a unique visual experience as we watch Macbeth sacrifice his honor and scruples for unbridled ambition. Scenic Designer Adam Rigg has built an erector set of shiny chrome scaffolding with reflecting plexiglass panels and flashing lights, an…