Reviewing theater from Broadway to the Fringe since 1994
‘Silent Sky.’ Written by Lauren Gunderson. Directed by Sarah Shin. Scenic Design by Qingan Zhang; Costume Design by Leslie Held; Lighting Design by Eduardo M. Ramirez; Sound Design and Composition by Kai Bohlman. A Catalyst Collaborative@MIT Production. Presented by Central Square Theater, 450 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge through October 5. By Shelley A. Sackett Lauren Gunderson’s…
From Here to Where (world premiere), Book by Umberto Crenca, Music by The Gillen Street Ensemble; Video Design by Jacob Dixon, Lighting Design by Andy Russ, Set Design by Monica Shinn, Stage Managed by Maxime Hendrikse Liu. Produced by Wilbury Theatre Group (WTG) at 475 Valley Street in Providence, RI. Plays through October 5, 2025….
‘Primary Trust’ — Written by Eboni Booth. Directed by Dawn Simmons. Scenic Design by Shelley Barish; Lighting Design by Karen Perlow; Costume Design by Chelsea Kerl; Sound Design by Anna Drummond. Presented by SpeakEasy Stage Company at Boston Center for the Arts, 527 Tremont St., Boston through October 11. By Shelley A. Sackett Like homesickness…
“The Hills of California”, by Jez Butterworth. Directed by Loretta Greco. Presented by The Huntington in association with Berkeley Repertory Theatre, The Huntington, 264 Huntington Avenue, Boston, through October 12. By Michele Markarian Full disclosure: I love Jez Butterworth’s writing – psychological without being heavy-handed. I saw Jerusalem with Mark Rylance in 2011; it was…
