By Michele Markarian “A Brimful of Asha” – Written and performed by Ravi Jain and Asha Jain. Directed by Ravi Jain. A Why Not Theatre Production presented by ArtsEmerson, livestreamed through March 22. It is obvious from the adoring and humorous way that Ravi Jain and his mother, Asha Jain, interact with each other that…
Short Take: Candle House Collective’s “Next Time” Provokes, Tickles and Engages
By Michele Markarian “Next Time” – Created by Evan Neiden. Directed by John Ertman. Presented by Candle House Collective, through February 28. I like to tell my friends who live in places other than New England that New Englanders invented masks and social distancing, as it suits our standoffish natures. It’s a funny line, as…
Christmas Revels (Virtually) Celebrates 50th Anniversary with New Faces, Classic Clips
‘The Christmas Revels: A 50th Anniversary (Virtual) Celebration’ – Written & Directed by Patrick Swanson; Musical Direction by George Emlen; Set Design by Andy Barnett; Sound Design by Kem Stewart; Costume Design by Heidi A. Hermiller; Video Production by Michael Kolowich; Virtual Chorus Effects by Sid Levin. Presented virtually by Revels through December 31st. by…
“This Is Who I Am” Delivers Reconciliation and Healing
by Michele Markarian “This Is Who I Am”, by Amir Nizar Zuabi. Directed by Evren Odcikin. Presented by PlayCo and Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company, in association with American Repertory Theater at Harvard University, the Guthrie Theater, and Oregon Shakespeare Festival through January 3. The kitchens that Dad (Ramsay Faragallah) and Son (Yousof Sultani) inhabit in…
