Review: WEDDING BAND at The Catherine B. Berges Theatre At COCA
by James Lindhorst - March 17, 2024
Jones collaborates with his cast and crew to mount an artful production of Alice Childress’ important story. He captures the grievous nature of oppressive racism and the fears of mixed-race couples in doomed relationships. This outstanding production of Wedding Band is being presented by The Black R...
The Black Rep's WEDDING BAND Opens at COCA
by Blair Ingenthron - March 16, 2024
The St. Louis Black Repertory Company will continue its 47th Season with Alice Childress' masterpiece WEDDING BAND. Directed by Geovonday Jones, the production opens tonight and runs through Sunday, March 31 in the Berges Theatre....
Review: TWISTED MELODIES at Catherine B. Berges Theater At COCA
by Rob Levy - October 08, 2023
intense and gripping, Twisted Melodies is a transformative piece of jukebox theater. Riveting and powerful, this tightly-paced production sheds new light on an artist whose voice, lyrics, and music remain influential....
Review: SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER at COCA's Catherine B Berges Theatre
by James Lindhorst - September 09, 2023
TWSTL’s SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER is a fairly well-constructed production of Tennessee William’s play. There is a lot to unpack in the 90-minute psychological drama including maternal obsession, malice, repressed homosexuality, mental illness, manipulation, pedophilia, greed, and cannibalism. Most of it ...