Reviewed by Henryce Zannini The current production at The Arctic Playhouse in West Warwick is “Alice in Wonderland,” adapted by Brainerd Duffield from the story by Lewis Carroll. It is the wild story of Alice, who tumbles down a mysterious rabbit hole and finds herself in a strange land where she meets its many odd…
Category: Plays
REMEMBER ME? Newport Playhouse
Reviewed by Tony Annicone Newport Playhouse’s second show of their 35th season is “Remember Me” by Sam Bobrick. On the surface it seems that Brian and Mary Hanson seem to have a very comfortable marriage after 25 years. He is a tax attorney and she’s an interior decorator. They seem to have it all. Then…
MMAS Opens Season with THE BOYS NEXT DOOR
Reviewed by Tony Annicone Mass Music and Arts Society’s opening show of their summer season is “The Boys Next Door” by Rhode Island native, Tom Griffin who recently passed away. It is a funny and touching play about four mentally handicapped men living in a communal residence under the guidance and watchful eye of a caring…
Drama Abounds in “Days of Atonement”
By Michele Markarian Days of Atonement. Written by Hanna Azoulay-Hasfari, translated by Shir Freibach. Directed by Guy Ben-Aharon. Presented by Review,, 527 Tremont Street, Boston through June 25. It is the eve of Yom Kippur. Amira (Dana Stern), a student filmmaker, calls her three estranged sisters to their mother’s apartment in Netivot, to try and…