Reviews by David Barbour
Theatre in Review: Delirium (Arlekin Players Theatre at The Space at Irondale)
In the current climate of pointless wars and nonsense-spouting politicians, we should be primed for works like Delirium. Somehow, however, it fails to resonate. For all the talent expended on this production, it feels like a faded bulletin from another era. Its laughter and its terrors are surprisingly muted.
Theatre in Review: America, Who Hurt You? (National Black Theatre/Theatre for a New Audience)
Perhaps another director might have guided Jones to a more forceful performance; Eric Ting seemingly gives her free rein when another editorial eye might have served her better. America, Who Hurt You? is both diverting and unsatisfying, a call to action that lacks the passion that this moment arguably requires. The world moves very, very fast these days. Jones' observations might have landed with more force a couple of seasons ago. Right now, they feel like too little, too late.
Theatre in Review: Well, I'll Let You Go (Studio Seaview)
Most of all Well, I'll Let You Go transforms the mundane details of Maggie's story into something authentically luminous, a meditation on the gorgeous singularity of every human life, no matter how fleeting. Last summer, I thought Well, I'll Let You Go was a notable debut. Now it looks like a major event.
Theatre in Review: Well, I'll Let You Go (Studio Seaview)
Most of all Well, I'll Let You Go transforms the mundane details of Maggie's story into something authentically luminous, a meditation on the gorgeous singularity of every human life, no matter how fleeting. Last summer, I thought Well, I'll Let You Go was a notable debut. Now it looks like a major event.