Spotlight
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Justice for Megan Berg and a Call for Reform
“The recent, brutal attack on off-Broadway costume designer Megan Berg has once again spotlighted New York City's ongoing struggle with managing individuals who have severe mental health issues and violent tendencies.”
“Tea Party Review: Theatre Should Be Above A Regressive Portrayal of Trans People in 2024”
"This play was not written for trans people. It was written by, and for, cis people to laugh at this parody, this caricature of transness, confident in the knowledge that no trans person would ever see it."
NYC dancer arrested for distributing child sex abuse material
“News broke yesterday that a cruise ship dancer from New York City has been arrested for allegedly possessing and distributing child sex abuse material.”
'Witches?! In Salem?!' : A Test In Making An Absurdist Comedy Out Of Injustice
“The producers of a show about the Salem Witch Trials invited us to see their take on the subject matter, and I volunteered to put up and see whether they could land the airplane on a comedy about this. Beyond passing that test, the comedy was, for me, hit-and-miss.”
'Fauci and Kramer': I attended a play about the pandemic, I was the only one masked.
“Ultimately, ‘Fauci and Kramer’ now playing at the First Look Buffalo Theatre Company, showcases how activism, while important and necessary, can easily be misdirected towards the incorrect targets.”
Reflecting on my Recent Trip to New York City
“In the end, it was a fabulous trip where I got to experience the best of theatre and film.”
Juilliard fires former chair after sexual misconduct investigation
“The Juilliard School announced that it fired the former head of its composition program, Robert Beaser after a law firm investigated allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct against Beaser dating back over 30 years.”
“Sex Witch” is a healing piece
“Sex Witch” is able to Trojan Horse a haunting true narrative about trauma and cult mentality into a levitous, deftly irreverent comedy about pretending to be a witch as a teenager. It is a devious masterclass on how to tell your own story.
An Interview with 'Khan!!! The Musical' Composer/Creator Brent Black
“OnStage Blog had the pleasure to speak to Brent Black, creator, and composer of the new musical “Khan!!! The Musical”, coming to The Players Theatre in New York City.”
Playbill CEO cowardly deletes article detailing abuse of front of house theatre staff
“In an unprecedented move, the CEO of Playbill, has pulled an article off its website that details abuse of front-of-house staff in Broadway theatres. The CEO, Philip Birsh, took things a step further by denigrating his writer and Editor-in-Chief calling the piece ‘salacious’, ‘clickbait’, and ‘exaggerated’."
Katonah Classic Stage kicks off with strong 'Private Lives'
“Katonah Classic Stage is a non-profit, professional theatre company. Their aim is to inspire and engage audiences with a commitment to community and artistic excellence.”
Lauren Molina and Nick Cearley on Ten Years of “A Skivvies State of Mind”
“We really pride ourselves on the joy of coming together, inclusivity, and making music that brings people happiness. It’s always important, but right now, we all need pure joy and entertainment. Togetherness.”