STAGES St. Louis Announces Complete Casting for STEEL MAGNOLIAS
by James Lindhorst - April 29, 2024
STAGES St. Louis unveiled their stellar ensemble cast for its upcoming production of Steel Magnolias. The cast includes Amy Loui (M'Lynn), Taylor Quick (Shelby), Jilanne Marie Klaus (Truvy), Abigail Isom (Annelle), Zoe Vonder Haar (Ouiser), Kari Ely (Clairee) Lari White (Standby), Lexy Witcher (Stan...
Review: WAITING FOR THE MARLBORO MAN at Upstream Theater
by Steve Callahan - April 15, 2024
The remarkable Upstream Theater is approaching its twentieth season. This unfailingly excellent little company was founded by Philip Boehm as a vehicle for bringing to America plays from around the world—plays that, for the most part, make their very first American appearance at Upstream. We so ne...
Review: DON'T WAIT FOR THE MARLBORO MAN at The Kranzberg Black Box Theatre
by James Lindhorst - April 13, 2024
Boehm’s translation and direction tells a melancholic tale about life, choices, relationships, and death. His trio of actors create stylized characters to challenge beliefs and self-morality. DON’T WAIT FOR THE MORLBORO MAN uses different conventions to tell a somber story that penetrates your consc...
Review: DREAMING OF LEAR at Upstream Theater
by Steve Callahan - March 11, 2024
DREAMING OF LEAR is a brilliant, memorable piece of leading-edge experimental theater. Its director, Lucy Cashion, has, I think, the most refreshing brain in the St. Louis theater world. It’s been a decade since she appeared on my horizon, and in that time she’s led a number of exciting productions...