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Boston Review: “Last Night at Bowl-Mor Lanes” at Greater Boston Stage Company

Greater Boston Stage Company opened its 20th Anniversary season with the world premiere of “Last Night at Bowl-Mor Lanes,” by Weylin Symes. This play tells the story of Ruth and Maude, two women “of a certain age,” who break into their hometown bowling alley the night before it gets shut down and turned into a Walmart.

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NYC Review: “Of the woman came the beginning of sin and through her we all die” at Normal Ave

“The play gives us multiple perspectives from these women and allows us to work out all of the ideas given to us for ourselves. There is no one answer that we are led to and this results in the audience having to think it out for themselves, and really critically evaluating what they just saw, which is exactly what a play like this wants to do.”

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CT Review: The Cherry Orchard at Connecticut Repertory Theatre

“Plays by Chekhov may appear intimidating -- understandably so considering the subject matter and names that are eternally long and difficult to follow. Thankfully, the program does have a character breakdown that details their relationships and Miller-Stephany has assembled a great cast, who has made a compelling and delightful production of classic 20th-century theater.”

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Canada Review: "Girl from the North Country" at Toronto’s Royal Alexandra Theatre

“Some plot elements from ‘Girl from the North Country’ need to be fleshed out further as there are nineteen members in the cast, and some of the backstories need closure or further addressing. This element does not destroy this wonderful company’s exhibition of true ensemble performance perfection for the stirring renditions of Dylan’s songs.”

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Broadway Review: “Slave Play”

‘“Slave Play” is not for the hard of heart, the heard of “hearing,” or the weak in spirit. However, Mr. Harris’s play must be seen as part of the overall process of awakening, healing, and making sense of it all before it is too late.”

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