Millennial Notes Caryl Churchill Wonders, “Who Are the Witches, Now?” by Jordan Freed At Shotgun Players, the feminist fury of Caryl Churchill’s “Vinegar Tom” cuts through the air like a knife. It’s staggering how current her 1976 play about witches feels in 2019. The spirited music, vibrant choreography, and passionate performances rev up a…
Millennial Notes Robert Townsend Reveals Unique Hollywood Success by Jordan Freed Throughout his solo show “Living the Shuffle,” Robert Townsend recounts a touching journey with his faith. Faith comes up early on, as a young Townsend prays for God to keep his mother safe. It’s a risky move in a town like Berkeley, yet…
Millennial Notes Bekah Brunstetter Whips Up Carolina Confection by Jordan Freed In mixing up “The Cake,” Bekah Brunstetter whips the batter right up to the edge of dramatic, breakthrough conversations, but then often backs away. As she builds on the appeal of witty sit-com humor, we wish she would go further. Brunstetter pursues a…
Millennial Notes Lisa B. Thompson: New Stories for Black Women by Jordan Freed “Single Black Female” is at its strongest and funniest when the two actors, Tanika Baptiste and Paige Mayes, let loose and play off each other. The two women bring the house down, laughing as they dance wildly to passionate gospel music….