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S.E. Barcus

S.E. Barcus

Born in D.C., S.E. Barcus is a lifelong pianist and theater artist, trained at NYU, with the added, unique perspective as a neurologist, trained at MUSC and Case Western.  They've been writing theater and classical music reviews since 1998, when they first covered Spoleto USA, and now reside in the Pacific Northwest.

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First Show

Les Miserables

Favorite Show

The Threepenny Opera

Favorite Stories

  • A Very, Very, Very Fine House - A wonderful new play, taking Thorton Wilder's masterpiece to another level, in a clever, contemporary, and site-specific fashion.
  • Dynasty Handbag - Who cannot help but love a silly performance art piece that somehow manages to blend Divine with Karen Finley? I know I can't!
  • SLAM! - Contemporary circus is growing increasingly theatrical and complex every year. SLAM! was the most fun I've had yet with contemporary circus -- and that includes several Cirque de Soleil shows! (No small task.)
  • Together Again, Again - My fam has loved Jinkx Monsoon since celebrating her at Julia's in Seattle during her Ru Paul season 5 victory. And that was just the "3-2-1, blast off!"
  • Don't Quit Your Daydream - I love the comedy art form -- theatrical comedies, stand-up comedy, improv comedy. In terms of sketch comedy, Chicago's Second City is the O.G., and is still the master.


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Review: SPOLETO USA'S CHAMBER MUSIC PROGRAM IV at Charleston's Dock Street Theatre
Review: SPOLETO USA'S CHAMBER MUSIC PROGRAM IV at Charleston's Dock Street Theatre
June 3, 2026

True to the series' M.O., the day featured a nice compliment of new, contemporary works alongside older classical ones, as well as a chance to see the Festival’s Composer-in-Residence, Allison Loggins-Hull, in action today as a flutist

Review: Circa's HUMANS 2.0, Presented By Spoleto USA
Review: Circa's HUMANS 2.0, Presented By Spoleto USA
May 28, 2026

Contemporary circus company, Circa, has come to Charleston, South Carolina, as part of Spoleto USA’s 50th season,  with their Humans 2.0.  This is the next installment after their successful Humans production — although with their current creation and context, the “2.0” more ironically evokes a software upgrade than a performance sequel.






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