Sarah Ruhl Exposes the Comedy of Polyamory by Robert M. Gardner “How to Transcend a Happy Marriage” speaks to the intelligent theatergoer with incisive and witty dialogue, and erudite references to Ancient Greek myths Yet, the play could be called simply: “All You Want to Know about Polyamory but Were Afraid to Ask.” Ruhl’s…
Gina Harris Moves Us with Her Original Songs by Robert M. Gardner In “The Magic of Ordinary Things,” Gina Harris creates a solo musical memoir, taking us back to her childhood. Harris’ original songs detail simple pleasures, as she grows from a little California girl into an accomplished young woman. She paints with tender…
Shualee Cook Exposes Avatars as Seductive Exits by Robert M. Gardner We live in a world of social media where reality and fantasy mingle—constant companions. In “An Invitation Out: A Neo-Victorian Virtual Reality Comedy,” sci-fi playwright Shualee Cook takes us into a chatroom where sharp insights and wicked dialogue prove that we have been…
Shakespeare Blooms in William J. Brown’s Delightful “Dream” by Robert M. Gardner When we go to “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” we always look forward to seeing an old friend. We are eager to find out how “Midsummer” has been changed—updated, modernized, revived. Director William J. Brown has achieved new heights of clarity and comedy…