BWW Review: CHARM at Mixed Blood Theatre Charms with a Powerful True Story and Ground-Breaking Casting
by Jill Schafer
- Apr 27, 2016
Sometimes theater is more than just theater. Sometimes theater is about giving a voice to people whose voices are not often heard. Sometimes theater is about increasing our understanding of people who seem different than us, but who really are the same. Sometimes theater is about giving everyone a chance to see their lives and experiences reflected back at them, validating their existence and importance in the world. Mixed Blood Theatre's work often checks all of the above boxes, as is the case with the new play CHARM by Phillip Dawkins. Inspired by the true story of a transgender woman who teaches a charm school to homeless and at risk transgender youth, CHARM premiered in Chicago last fall, but Mixed Blood's production is the first to include five transgender actors in the cast, which lends an air of poignant authenticity to this moving, funny, and at times difficult story.
Illusionist Jay Owenhouse Heading Back to The Pavilion
by Tyler Peterson
- Jan 13, 2016
The phenomenal touring Owenhouse show breaks new ground across the nation with a brand new, elaborate stage show. This mind-boggling, spell-binding experience will keep you on the edge of your seat! Jay's new show is a theatrical event where audiences not only witness the magic, but they also experience it! You'll see audience members float in mid-air, get sawed in half and predict the future. The show also features Jay's new Bengal Tigers Shekinah, a stunning Royal White Tiger and her sister, Sheena, a beautiful orange Bengal.
