Bruce Norris Updates “A Raisin in the Sun” with Wit & Wisdom by Lynne Stevens Using Lorraine Hansberry’s classic 1959 play about racial prejudice in Chicago as inspiration, Bruce Norris crafts a tight blend of comedy and drama to shine a spotlight on the continuing struggles between the races. Masquers Playhouse production, skillfully directed…
Kevin Barry’s Stories, Brilliantly Staged—A Must See! by Mary Lou Herlihy Hilarious Irish characters mine a deep well of humor and humanity in all three of Kevin Barry’s short stories. Melancholy and magic loom around the periphery and keep us on the edge. Barry’s very Irish stories come alive under the brilliant and playful…
D’Agata Writes ‘Masterpiece’ Essay, Fingal Checks Every Fact by Barry David Horwitz “The Lifespan of a Fact” is based on a true story. It took seven years for well-known writer John D’Agata to publish his essay on the high suicide rate in Las Vegas. But with the magic of theater, his arguments with fact…
Steve Budd Reflects on Family Life Unrealized by Robert M. Gardner “Seeing Stars” is 60 minutes of interstellar and introspective exploration under the sure hand of master storyteller Steve Budd. Besides being multi-talented as writer, actor, and director, Budd is an experienced teacher. In “Seeing Stars,” Budd is vibrant and excited to take us…