Gilda Radner was the sort of performer that inspired instant endearment. Playing fearless, obnoxious, breakable characters so specifically that she vaulted past type or genre — she was her own. […]
Several clues inform you that “The Madwoman of Chaillot” takes place in Paris. There is the Eiffel Tower painted on the set. There is the outdoor seating at the café […]
When we know old stories, does that give us the power to merely follow their course, or change them? This question sat at at the forefront of my mind while […]
We learn our first moral lessons from fairy tales. We learn not to talk to strangers. We learn not to lie. We learn that kindness is rewarded, and selfish actions […]
Show: “1984” Company: AstonRep Theatre Venue: The Raven Theatre In America’s current political climate, it’s not unusual to hear reference to doubletalk and newspeak and Big Brother, some people seem […]
Show: King Ubu Company: Organic Theater Company Venue: The Greenhouse Theatre Center (2257 N. Lincoln Ave.) Organic Theater Company and adaptor/director Alexander Gelman have entered the arena of absurd farce with Alfred […]
Show: “Time Stands Still” Company: AstonRep Theatre Company Venue: Raven Theatre (6157 N Clark St) Die Roll: 10 Early in the second act of “Time Stands Still,” a journalist lashes […]
Show: “We’re Gonna Die” Company: Haven Theatre Company Venue: The Den Theatre (1333 N Milwaukee Ave) Die Roll: 4 On the surface, I really like the idea of a show that is […]
Show: “Mother of Smoke” Company: Red Tape Theatre and Walkabout Theater Company Venue: Pride Arts Center (4147 N Broadway St) Die Roll: 2 At the beginning of “Mother of Smoke,” […]
Show: “Transit of Venus” Company: Saint Sebastian Players Venue: St. Bonaventure (1625 W Diversey Pkwy) Die Roll: 6 The human heart is as mysterious as the heavens in “Transit of Venus,” […]