Reviewing theater from Broadway to the Fringe since 1994
Lanes Coven’s production is full of fun, laughter, and heart. There’s also a deep feeling of sincerity in their choice to emphasize the characters escaping a tyrannical leader and finding comfort in the woods (just like the audience that came to see the show).
‘Hello, Dolly!’ – Music and Lyrics by Jerry Herman; Book by Michael Stewart; Based on “The Matchmaker” by Thornton Wilder; Directed by Maggie Burrows; Choreography by William Carlos Angulo; Music Direction by Matthew Deitchman; Scenic Design by David Arsenault; Costume Design by Leon Dobkowski; Lighting Design by Richard Latta; Sound Design by Kevin Heard; and…
In ‘Delirium’ She and He seem to care only about themselves and, occasionally, each other. They are flawed, but they are honest with one another. The world around them is full of violence, fear, and loss so they use conflict to create connection and imagination to escape reality.
On the surface, two plays, both two-handers running through June 28, have much in common. They both center on men and women seeking second chances at connection after suffering through previous unhealthy relationships. Yet, for all their similarities, In Old Age (Front Porch Arts Collective) and Frankie & Johnny in the Clair de Lune (Psych Drama Company) couldn’t be more different.
