BWW Review: George Orwell's ANIMAL FARM Speaks Directly to the World's Current Political Turmoil
by Shari Barrett
- Aug 2, 2017
ANIMAL FARM, Orwell's brilliant political satire about the corrupting influence of power, charts the fall of idealism and the rise of tyranny after the animals of Manor Farm rise up against their oppressive human owner in a struggle for rights, equality, gaining the right to make their own choices on how to live their lives. Onstage, the story is read by two children, the girl (Sierra Rose Friday) and boy (Shane McDermott), keeping the audience informed as to the action taking place or what has gone on off stage leading to that particular scene. It all begins as the animals, led by Snowball, an idealistic pig (Christopher Yarrow), take over the farm from Mr. Jones (Steve Fisher). Their plan goes well at first; all the animals are equal and content. But eventually, several of the other pigs, led by Napoleon (Mark Lewis) and Squealer (Melora Marshall), yield to the lure of power and start to make decisions that serve their own interests best, eventually leading them to proclaim that some animals are more equal than others. The quote, 'absolute power corrupts absolutely,' certainly applies to Orwell's masterful work.
Award Winning Artists Combines Classic Art with Classic Horror at the Toronto Fringe
by BWW News Desk
- Jun 6, 2017
History's greatest house party and the invention of modern plumbing collide in the unlikely story of Henri Rousseau's climb from art zero to art hero. Dubbed "Lovely and Entertaining" by Vue Weekly when the show previewed last year at the Edmonton Fringe, The Life Henri, marks Adam Bailey's third original play since penning The Assassination of Robert Ford and Adam Bailey is On Fire.
BWW Review: Desert Rose Mounts a Hilarious Production of CLARK GABLE SLEPT HERE.
by Audrey Liebross
- May 8, 2017
Director Jim Strait's wit shines in Desert Rose's CLARK GABLE SLEPT HERE. The script needs pruning, but the dialogue flies most of the time, as do the audience's guffaws. The two women in the cast have the juicy roles, and make the most of them. The audience will have fun at this raunchy play.
The Murray Theatre At Ruth Eckerd Hall Presents Hat Trick Theatre's THE THREE MUSKETEERS
by A.A. Cristi
- Apr 17, 2017
xandre Dumas' timeless classic, The Three Musketeers, comes to life in the Murray Theatre at Ruth Eckerd Hall with this new and fast-paced spin on a classic tale of intrigue, romance and adventure by Joe Winskye, Bianca Badia and Hat Trick Theatre. Full list of performance dates and times are noted below. Tickets are on sale now.
BWW Review: ROMEO AND JULIET Through the Lens of the Middle East by Way of Topanga Canyon
by Ellen Dostal
- Jul 5, 2016
Not even a wall can keep these lovers apart. This particular wall happens to be in modern-day East Jerusalem and as Theatricum Botanicum's production of ROMEO AND JULIET commences, chaos ignites at a checkpoint that divides Israel and Palestine. It is a city that has seen struggle for thousands of years and for one Muslim boy named Romeo and one Jewish girl named Juliet, not even their innocence can change the course of this story.
BWW Review: Desert Rose's World Premiere Musical JUNK is Sweet, Funny, and Highly Enjoyable
by Audrey Liebross
- May 13, 2016
Desert Rose Playhouse, the Coachella Valley's main LGBT-friendly theatre, is currently presenting the world premiere of JUNK, a sweet, funny musical, written and composed by Michael Penny. The talented actors perform their roles with panache, and the company's behind-the-scenes designers help give Mr. Penny's clever material a top-notch introduction to audiences.
Theatricum Botanicum to Present ROMEO & JULIET, 6/4-10/2
by Tyler Peterson
- Apr 27, 2016
Director Ellen Geer re-sets William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet in East Jerusalem, kicking off the 2016 summer repertory season at Will Geer's Theatricum Botanicum's outdoor amphitheater on June 4.
DANCE ANIMAL: TORONTO Set for Toronto Fringe Festival
by Tyler Peterson
- Apr 14, 2016
Robin Henderson and Derrick Chua are thrilled to announce the cast of DANCE ANIMAL: TORONTO, which will premiere at the Toronto Fringe Festival, June 29 to July 10, 2016, at the Tarragon Theatre Mainspace. Specific show times to be announced in May.
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