I start this review by confessing to you, I love Edward Albee’s Zoo Story, and I’m a bit of an absurdist-ophile. Definitions of “absurdistophile”: a word I just invented; of or pertaining to people who love absurdist theatre; theatre nerds who compare knowledge of obscure quotes from absurdist plays at parties; artists who find absurdism [...]

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 [...]

The Zeitgeist Stage Company really hit one out of the park on their last production of the season, Beau Willimon’s Farragut North.  I have enjoyed each production that Zeitgeist has offered this season, but the impeccable acting, riveting story, and thoughtful use of staging put this show in a class all of it’s own.  I [...]

The Zeitgeist Stage Company has yet again transformed the intimate BCA Black Box into a unique playing space for their winter production, Alan Ayckbourn’s Private Fears in Public Places.  Part apartment, part office, part hotel bar, the thrust-style space is fully explored by the actors, hiding and highlighting different interactions for different areas in the [...]

It’s a time-honored tradition for the All American Male.  Grab a few buddies, a trusty canine, a few beers, a bag of beef jerky, and head out into the woods for a guys only retreat.  Craig Wright’s Lady is a peek into one such excursion- where childhood friends Kenny, Dyson and Graham, along with Kenny’s [...]