Review: "THE FUTURE” is at The Geffen Stayhouse
“The Future gives you the insight to make a decision for the greater good. Hopefully, in 2021 we will all be able to step inside The Geffen Playhouse and other theaters again until it’s safe, Guimarães gives us hope for THE FUTURE.”
Review: 'The Drawer Boy' at Saint John Theatre Company, New Brunswick, Canada
Gilbert Boyce takes on the challenging role of Angus and does so with aplomb. Boyce’s depth of character is everything I look for in a character.
Musical Theatre Web Series Review: Rock-Themed Episode Three of London’s “The Theatre Channel”
“The Theatre Channel” provides a welcomed addition to the pandemic-era theatre performances on ZOOM, YouTube, and a host of theatre-related streaming sites.
Review: 'Treasure Island' at Resounding Theatre
Resounding boasts “live immersive audio entertainment” with an uptick in audio technology. The sound was brilliantly clear and some special stereo effects were clever, but there was no distinction from any usual audio production.
Review: "Citizen Detective" at Geffen StayHouse
“If you love solving mysteries, this show might just be your favorite show for 2020.”
Review: “A Day” with The Cherry Artists’ Collective
“Each moment in “A Day” feels fragmental. A piece of a much bigger whole, the entirety of which we never really get to see.”
Review: 'acts of faith' at Factory Theatre
“I will admit that I found ‘acts of faith’ challenging because I kept wondering if this story was going to be another attack on the Christian faith and those who choose to embrace it?”
Review: “Where Are You?” with Mabou Mines
“‘Where Are You’ asks a lot of complicated questions about death and life and doesn’t claim to know the answers. But after viewing, you will certainly feel readier to go looking for them.”
Review: '7 Stories' by Morris Panych at Tarragon Acoustic Theatre
“In this time of lockdown and isolation, Tarragon Acoustic’s ‘7 Stories’ challenges us even more to ponder further the idiosyncrasies of life thrown at us, especially in this time of Covid. But when a decent audio production like this comes around and makes for a really good story, it’s worth spending the time to enter Panych’s world.”
Review: 'This is War' at Tarragon Theatre Acoustic, Toronto
“Set during the unending Afghan war the listener is exposed to horrifying scenes of unspeakable atrocities. Through intimate conversations among Canadian soldiers, we learn of terrifying wounds, repugnant torture, and Sophie’s choice-like life and death decision making.”
Review: “A Five Mile Radius” with the Hudson Guild Theatre Company
“All in all, “A Five Mile Radius” was a play with a lot of ambitious ideas but wasn’t sure how to handle them.”
Review: 'Bedtime Stories and Other Horrifying Tales' at 4th Line Theatre
Some very clever and surprising behind the scene tricks underscored this original story which, at times, was part fantasy and part horror thanks to co-playwrights Lindy Finlan and Kim Blackwell
Review: "Think Inside the Box"
“When renowned puzzle master, magician, and New York Times crossword constructor David Kwong discovered his show The Enigmatist, was postponed due to the coronavirus last Spring, Kwong and the Geffen Staycation team got creative to keep stay-at-home audiences entertained.”
Review: "At the Beginning of Time" presented by Montreal, Quebec's Centaur Theatre
Even as a simple reading, Galluccio’s words and characters live – good news as we anticipate a more fulsome production in the future.
Review: “The O’Leary Theory” with ARTÉMAKAR PRODUCTIONS
“‘The O’Leary Theory’ was an entertaining show with a great use of its medium, talented actors, and a story that, while having a few pacing problems, was still very enjoyable to watch.”
Review: 2020 Signature Programme - Fall for Dance North - October 3, 2020
“As theatre goers continue to embrace digital programming, knowing well enough that it is less than ideal, we are blessed to have producers, creators, and performers rise to the occasion and offer their visions, talent and hard work through alternative media.”
Review: “Crush” presented by No Puppet Co. on YouTube
“With artful animation, stellar voice acting, and a great script, “Crush” is certainly a piece that you will want to watch over and over.”
Off-Broadway Review: “Belfast Blues”
“Director Carol Kane gives Geraldine Hughes the space she needs to tell her story with authenticity and stark believability.”
Review: “Zero Cost House” With Pig Iron Theatre Company
“With great performances, a beautiful script, and a fantastic use of the digital platform, “No Cost House” was certainly worth hopping on Zoom for.”
Review: ‘Leaving Home’ by David French
“I applaud Tarragon for its refreshing treatment of this upcoming theatre season that, for me, celebrates the beauty of the spoken word.”