One thing I can count on is the Zeitgeist Stage Company’s ability to choose prevalent, poignant pieces that carry some socio-political statement.  True to form, Zeitgeist presents the sardonically fresh Enron by Lucy Prebble.  I was very excited to see this production.  I tout the work of the company, and was glad for the opportunity [...]

I have come to a point where I have all but lost the ability to sit back and just enjoy a show.  Though I consider myself to be a fair reviewer, I almost always find something to critique.  It is rare that I watch a show that I completely enjoy.  I was lucky enough to [...]

Sarah Ruhl’s play concerning women’s sexual awakening and their men’s response in the electrical age is a thrilling subject. Ruhl stepped out of the box when writing this 2010 Pulitzer Prize finalist and Tony Nominated play. I had very high expectations for what was called a “laugh-out-loud provocative and touching play” but I was surprised [...]

An explosion recently occurred at the Factory Theatre. Like a tempest, the cast of the Independent Drama Society’s Romeo and Juliet tore through the space, leaving everyone present changed. From start to finish, audience members’ imaginations were held captive by the vivid, intricate characters portrayed on stage. Upon entering the theatre, one notes the punk [...]

The Lyric Stage Company of Boston’s production of The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee marks my second production of the facetious and dry work of William Finn. I am a particular fan of Finn. His sardonic humor and dissonant harmonies are, for me, enough to entertain. The Lyric Stage brought to Finn’s farce an [...]