by Mike Hoban Winter Solstice – Written by Roland Schimmelpfennig; Translated by David Tushingham; Directed by Brooks Reeves; Sound Design by David Reiffel; Costumes by Elizabeth Rocha; Set and Lighting Design by Danielle Fauteux Jacques. Presented by the Apollinaire Theatre Company, Chelsea Theatre Works, 189 Winnisimmet St., Chelsea through Mar. 11 When…
Category: Plays
New Rep’s “Ripe Frenzy” a Startling, Provocative Drama
By Michele Markarian Ripe Frenzy – Written by Jennifer Barclay. Directed by Bridget Kathleen O’Leary. Co-Produced by Boston Center for American Performance and New Repertory Theatre, Boston University College of Fine Arts, Studio ONE, 855 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA through March 11. The arrival of Jennifer Barclay’s exceptional play Ripe Frenzy in…
THE LONE STAR LOVE POTION
Reviewed by Tony Annicone Come on down to Texas, you all and the current comedy dinner show at the Newport Playhouse. “The Lone Star Love Potion” by Michael Parker kicks off the 36th season for this theatre with a bang. Mr. Stancliffe, the owner of a vast fortune and a two hundred thousand acre ranch…
Sleeping Weazel Provides an Intimate Winter Escape
Review by James Wilkinson A Winter Gathering – Production Designer: Mirta Tocci. Lighting Designer: Colin McNamee. Sound Designer: Oliver Seagle. Presented by Sleeping Weazel at the BCA Black Box, 527 Tremont St. Boston, through February 24th. When I walked into Sleeping Weazel’s production of A Winter Gathering, I had been awake for…