by Michele Markarian ‘Kiss – Written by Guillermo Calderon. Directed by David Dower. Presented by ArtsEmerson, at the Emerson Paramount Center, Jackie Liebergott Black Box, 559 Washington St, Boston, through November 19. “Kiss” begins as a televised performance of what appears to be a melodrama from Syria, loaded with betrayal of both friendship and love,…
Category: Plays
Lyric’s “Souvenir” a Keeper
By Michele Markarian ‘Souvenir’ – Written by Stephen Temperley. Directed by Spiro Veloudos. Presented by The Lyric Stage Company of Boston, 140 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA through November 19. “How many people have already seen the show?” asked Producing Artistic Director Spiro Veloudos during his curtain speech. A large number of hands went up…
Huntington’s “A Guide for the Homesick” Artfully Mixes Global Politics, Personal Pain
by Mike Hoban A Guide for the Homesick – Written by Ken Urban. Directed by Colman Domingo. Scenic Design by William Boles; Original Music and Sound Design by Lindsay Jones; Costume Design by Kara Harmon; Lighting Design by Russell H. Champa. Presented by Huntington Theatre Company at the Calderwood Pavilion, Boston Center for the Arts,…
“Oleanna” Stirs a Disturbing Debate
By Michele Markarian ‘Oleanna’ – Written by David Mamet. Directed by Elaine Vaan Hogue. Presented by New Repertory Theatre, Arsenal Center for the Arts, 321 Arsenal Street, Watertown, MA through November 5 I feel like I need to start this review off by saying that I am – absolutely – a feminist. Keep reading, and…
