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Recent CP Reviews
September 14th, 8:00 pm Briefings are meant to be sober affairs, and on that count A Room of One's Own
is on point. Coco Fusco gives a multimedia presentation on women's role
in military interrogations, with frequent ... more » September 14th, 8:00 pm Will Dean on Veggie Cabaret Although the first time production of Veggie Cabaret, by Public Eye:
Artists For Animals, lacks a little polish it makes up for that with
enthusiasm and charm. A cute puppet show, by The Skekses, ... more » September 13th, 9:30 pm John Vettese on Recitatif Not a review, so much as a warning. I know that a large number ofperformances in this year's Live Arts / Fringe Festival have begun,oh, say, 10 to 15 minutes behind schedule. And I know that ... more » September 13th, 8:00 pm Brian Howard on Must Don't Whip 'Um The thing about Must Don't Whip 'Um is that it's a play that's a concert that's a live Behind the Music-style documentary all at once. It's hardcore multi-media — live video of what's ... more » September 13th, 8:00 pm Steve Cohen on Several Witty Observations (á la Gombrowicz) Gombrowicz's words are not directly matched in this dance performance, but his iconoclastic spirit is. There's wit in the clever contrast of forms — classic ballet, jazz, Greek tragedy, athleticism ... more » September 13th, 8:00 pm A. D. Amorosi on Machine World Gospel Known for his tragicomic multi-media puppet epic Piggy, Commander expands in size, absurdity and emotional range for Gospel. The Garage’s sprawl barely contains this speedily anarchistic mix ... more » September 13th, 6:00 pm Janet Anderson on Festival of Lies Faustin Linyekula's Festival of Lies comes from what is currently the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is startling intense, horrifying, yet beguiling and even fun. Linyekula and dancers ... more » September 12th, 7:30 pm Carolyn Huckabay on The Complete Works of William Shakespeare [Abridged] Youthful’s the best word to describe this group of talented teens/twentysomethings busting their asses to put on one of the most high-energy pieces of theater I’ve witnessed. Encompassing (sometimes ... more » September 12th, 7:00 pm Mark Cofta on Trad Just when I thought Mark Doherty’s Trad was merely a clever Irish vaudeville, it blossomed, lifted by John Lionarons’ hauntingly beautiful underscoring, into a gorgeous meditation on life and ... more » September 11th, 7:00 pm Brian Howard on That's Why They Don't Call it Picnic You can forgive Christian Lisak for not having the big themes of his incarceration all worked out yet. Guy\'s only been on the outside for two weeks. That\'s Why They Don\'t Call It Picnic ... more » |
Recent Reader Comments
September 19th, 1:41 pm Who's the funny new guy? Keep up the "work". Go Eagles! ... more »September 17th, 3:09 pm I was awed by the power John Devennie putinto his physical moves which painted such a vivid picture. I didn't realize it but when the show was over I was surprised to feel my eyes wet. At one ... more »Anonymous on Hop-Frog September 16th, 10:59 pm these kids were fabulous, and if you missed it you will surely be sorry when they become international superstars. ... more »devoted fan on Acta et Verba in Café September 16th, 4:27 pm brilliant! half satire about time wasted on sports, half commentary on men's relationships. all hilariously sarcastic. for sports fans, the women who love them AND those who love to make fun ... more »omalleysmum on Sports Centered September 16th, 2:27 pm totally impressed by just how hilarious this was. ... more »gary on Reviving the Lecture Circuit September 15th, 7:05 pm The N Crowd would like to thank everyone who came out and saw the show over the last few weeks. We were especially tickled to have back to back sold out shows last night at the Actors Center. ... more »The N Crowd on Improv Comedy: The N Crowd Triple Double Feature September 15th, 11:30 am Go see this show!! These guys have created a multi-stylistic romp that engages and entertains from beginning to end. You won't stop laughing and the chance to se this type of theatre on the ... more »Corbin Abernathy on The Jersey Devil September 15th, 1:43 am the bird the bird the bird, that freaky bird. If for the projections alone - which are only one of the many elements of this show - go see Ashes! ... more »Josh K. on ASHES September 14th, 3:56 pm Jim, I guess I meant "we" in the "royal we" sense when I asked how much "homework we have to do." Of course critics have an obligation to read up. On the other hand, what i was trying rather ... more »brian howard on BATCH: An American Bachelor/ette Party Spectacle September 14th, 3:46 pm How much homework? the more the better!
Reading a critique of a film, or theater piece or work of art, by someone who is well-versed is a joy.
the best reviews can add a layer of context ... more »jim sutcliffe on BATCH: An American Bachelor/ette Party Spectacle |