Review: #SISTERSINLAW at Royal Oak Music Theatre
by Emily Schenk - May 14, 2024
This show was not only very informative on many political topics but these women bring a powerful presence to the rooms they fill. The crowd was absolutely loving every word that came from these feminist icons. I must confess I was a first time listener but I was enticed to download several episodes...
Review: RADIUM GIRLS at Smith Theatre
by Emily Schenk - March 20, 2024
Based on real events, Radium Girls focuses on the young 14- to 15-year-olds who were working in these U.S. factories using paintbrushes. In their exacting work, the girls went from paint to lips to watch-face to keep their brushes tight and pointed. What wasn’t known? The radium poisoning was killin...
Review: RAIN ON FIRE at Flint Repertory Theatre
by Emily Schenk - September 18, 2023
Rain on Fire begins with Marie when she comes home to plan her addicted mother Lorraine's funeral. 'Rain' left a surprising final wish for Marie and her cousin Caleb, a meth user, to fulfill together. Marie struggles with her anger and loss in a tense and often funny play that deals with the opioid ...
Review: GOLDEN GIRLS THE LAUGHS CONTINUE at Royal Oak Music Theatre
by Emily Schenk - July 30, 2023
The Golden Girls are back! 2023 finds Sophia out on bail after being busted by the DEA for running a drug ring for retirees. Blanche and Rose have founded CreakN, a thriving sex app for seniors. And Dorothy is trying to hold it all together with help from her new, young sex-crazed stud. Presented by...