by Michele Markarian “Drumfolk”, by Step Afrika! Directed by Jakari Sherman. Stephen M. Allen, Composer. Presented by Arts Emerson, Emerson Cutler Majestic Theatre, 219 Tremont Street, Boston through October 16. I wasn’t sure what to expect from “Drumfolk”, having never been to a Step Afrika! Production, other than it must have something to do with…
Gothic Horror & Humor in the “#Me Too” Age at The Umbrella Arts Center
“Dracula, a feminist revenge fantasy, really.” By Kate Hamill; Based on the novel by Bram Stoker; Directed by Michelle Aguillon; Presented by The Umbrella Stage Company at The Umbrella Arts Center, 40 Stow St. Concord, MA. Performances through Oct. 30th. by Tom Boudrot The season-opening production of The Umbrella Stage Company is action-packed, funny, scary…
Lauren Yee’s ‘The Great Leap’ Simply Soars at Portland Stage
‘The Great Leap’ – Written by Lauren Yee. Directed by Natsu Onoda Power. Scenic Design by Anita Stewart. Costume Design by Nicole Wee. Lighting Design by Alberto Segarra. Sound Design by Kathy Ruvuna. Projection Design by Dylan Uremovich. Presented by Portland Stage at 25A Forest Ave, Portland, ME through October 2nd (closed). by Linda Chin…
Opera-Curious but Still Reluctant? BLO’s ‘La Boheme’ is the Show to See
‘La Boheme’ – By Giacomo Puccini with music and libretto by Luigi Illica and Giuseppe Giacosa. Directed by Yuval Sharon; Music Direction by BLO Music Director David Angus, conducting the BLO Orchestra and Chorus. Stage design by BLO Artistic Advisor John Conklin. Costume design by Jessica Jahn. Lighting design by John Torres. Presented by Boston Lyric…