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“The Asylum Project” Shows That Refuge Isn’t Always Comfortable
In a small corner, a shawled woman‑actress, educator, director Elizabeth Mozer‑ruffles through photos, documents, normal things, a soft...
Alex Miller
Oct 20, 2019


“That Wonder Boy,” a Lighthearted Romp Through an Actor’s Life
“That Wonder Boy” starts as a satirical look at a farming couple that wants to have a child, but can’t ‑ think Superman. Suddenly, a...
Matt D'Silva
Oct 20, 2019


A Father’s Reverence and Awe in “As Soon as You’re Born (They Make You Feel Small)"
Jeremy Rishe starts his evocative show “As Soon as You’re Born (They Make You Feel Small)” by mingling with the audience, as if he were...
Cynthia Darling
Oct 20, 2019


Caught Between Turntables in “Temples of Lung and Air”
Kane Smego’s show “Temples of Lung and Air” dazzles. He cracks his heart open to give an honest look at how he grew up, and how poetry...
Cynthia Darling
Oct 20, 2019


“How I Found an Affordable Apartment on the Upper West Side…” Is a Gleeful Ticket to the Past
Remember the 1990s? Those were the days before cell phones, when VCRs were in style and Clinton was in the White House. Thanks to Charlie...
Mikey Miller
Oct 20, 2019


“An Evening With Tennessee Williams” Well Spent
Tennessee Williams is best remembered as the Pulitzer‑winning playwright of “The Glass Menagerie,” “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof,” “A Streetcar...
Chance Morgan
Oct 19, 2019


“Model Recall” Shows What It Takes to Make it in New York
The lights rise, and we see a naked man traversing an invisible tightrope. The man is Jeff Riberdy, and trying to stay on the tightrope...
Mikey Miller
Oct 19, 2019


“Harlem On My Mind” Drop-Off
As the audience settles into the theater, the stage is set with an upright bass, a drum set, and a small piano, all the elements...
Kia Standard
Oct 19, 2019


Evan Handler in Dialogue With His Past in “Time on Fire: A Comedy of Terrors (Redux)"
In “Time On Fire: A Comedy of Terrors (Redux),” Evan Handler enters into conversation with who he was at 24 years old, portraying scenes...
Cynthia Darling
Oct 18, 2019


Owning Her Role as “The Designated Daughter”
Victoria Podesta wasn’t meant to be a caregiver. As she and her own sister point out, she doesn’t like to do things for people. “If you...
Cynthia Darling
Oct 14, 2019


Racy Frenchman Croons Beautifully in “Pardon My French!”
A dark stage. One light shines on a pianist in a bowtie, who plays a graceful introduction. He pauses, seemingly annoyed. He resumes...
Melanie Weir
Oct 14, 2019


“American Captives” is a Call for Justice
“American Captives” may seem like an unusual title for a piece about the American criminal justice system. The word “captive” recalls...
Allyce Morrissey
Oct 10, 2019


“All Over the Map” is an Amazing, Unbelievable Journey
Not many mimes are known for their storytelling prowess, but not many mimes are Bill Bowers. Once described as “America’s postmodern...
James Bartholomew
Oct 10, 2019


Daily Aggressions Become Lasting Scars in “Crooked Shadows”
In “Crooked Shadows,” Shawneen Rowe takes full advantage of the intimate and unfiltered solo form, telling a story that only she knows...
Christopher Popple
Oct 10, 2019


“Roosevelt: Charge the Bear” Gives New Glimpse Into Presidency
You might think you know a lot about President Teddy Roosevelt. Perhaps you recognize him as one of America’s greatest presidents, for...
Mikey Miller
Oct 10, 2019


Miss Havisham @GreatXpectations
What’s not to love about Miss Havisham, the eccentric spinster from Charles Dickens’s classic novel “Great Expectations”? Remember the...
Kia Standard
Oct 10, 2019


An Irish-American Dream in “The Smuggler”
It seems simple – a stage set by a stack of three beer cases, one lighting cue, one actor, a couple of beers. But the simplicity of Ronán...
Allyce Morrissey
Oct 10, 2019


“Collecting Driftwood”…and Also Hearts
A multitude of musical instruments: bongos, wind chimes, and a kazoo played by Victor Y. See Yuen. He is a bespectacled man with long,...
Alex Miller
Oct 9, 2019


“Borderline A**hole”: A Borderline Success
Although the trek to find that special someone can be long, arduous and heartbreaking, this period of yearning offers plenty of great...
Peter Foy
Oct 9, 2019


“In Love with Cancer” is a Bold Hot Take
Marylou DiPietro’s “In Love with Cancer” takes the audience through her experience of being diagnosed with “the C word.” That’s exactly...
Danielle Crean
Oct 9, 2019
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