Reviewed by Tony Annicone Gamm Theatre’s second show in 2023 is the one-act play “Bad Jews” by Joshua Harmon. The show premiered back in 2013 and is a dark comedy about faith, culture, and how our honor to our family and history influences us. 10 years ago was a relatively peaceful time for Jewish people,…
The Huntington’s ‘The Art of Burning’ Smolders and Sparks
“The Art of Burning” by Kate Snodgrass. Directed by Melia Bensussen. Scenic Design: Luciana Stecconi; Lighting Design: Aja M. Jackson; Sound Design: Jane Shaw; Costume Design: Kate Harmon. Presented by The Huntington, Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA, 527 Tremont Street, Boston through February 12. by Shelley A. Sackett Patricia (Adrianne Krstansky), a frumpy middle-aged painter,…
Q & A with Benjamin Knapton of ‘Sacre’, ‘The Rite of Spring’ Performance Re-Imagined as Circus
Next weekend (February 9-11) the Celebrity Series of Boston will present “Sacre”, a re-imagining of “The Rite of Spring” by Australian contemporary circus company Circa, at the Boch Center Shubert Theatre. Theater Mirror had an opportunity to speak with acting artistic director Benjamin Knapton, who directed “Sacre”, last week. TM: Tell us about Circa and…
Hell Hath No Fury in “The Art of Burning”
“The Art of Burning” by Kate Snodgrass. Directed by Melia Bensussen. Costume Design: Kate Harmon Lighting Design: Aja M. Jackson Scenic Design: Luciana Stecconi Sound Design: Jane Shaw. Presented by The Huntington, Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA, 527 Tremont Street, Boston through February 12. by Michele Markarian Patricia (Adrianne Krstansky) is a scary, angry, off-kilter…
