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Tony Braithwaite pulls back the curtain, but doesn't reveal enough. (Photo by Bill D'Agostino.)

Act II Playhouse presents Tony Braithwaite's 'Which Reminds Me'

Stop me if you've heard this one...

At Act II Playhouse, Tony Braithwaite offers a sterile paean to life behind the curtain. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

Articles 3 minute read
What happens underground doesn't always stay there. (Photo courtesy of Run Boy Run Productions.)

Run Boy Run Productions presents Allen Clark's 'Underground Episodes'

Secrets from the subway

Run Boy Run Productions debuts with Allen Clark's powerful anthology of subway-inspired stories. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

Articles 2 minute read
Emma can climb, but can she pull herself out of a depression? (Illustration for BSR by Hannah Kaplan.)

BSR Scripts and Sips: Lauren Feldman's 'Grace, or the Art of Climbing'

Up and out

The seventh in BSR's Scripts and Sips series is Lauren Feldman's 'Grace, or the Art of Climbing.' It's not exactly new and unproduced, but it has been reworked since its Philly premiere. We guarantee your pulse will rise just reading this incredibly physical drama.
Lauren Feldman Illustration by Hannah Kaplan

Lauren Feldmanand Illustration by Hannah Kaplan

Articles 1 minute read
Liza J. Bennett (Brooke Wyeth) and Kevin Kilner (Lyman Wyeth). (Photo by Joan Marcus.)

Bucks County Playhouse presents Jon Robin Baitz's 'Other Desert Cities' (second review)

Love and mercy vs. family and politics

Jon Robin Baitz's 2011 hit 'Other Desert Cities' shows its age in Bucks County Playhouse's revival. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

Articles 3 minute read
L to R: Kevin Kilner (Lyman Wyeth), Deirdre Madigan (Silda Gauman), Liza J. Bennett (Brooke Wyeth), Charles Socarides (Trip Wyeth), and Patricia Richardson (Polly Wyeth). (Photo by Joan Marcus.)

Bucks County Playhouse presents Jon Robin Baitz's 'Other Desert Cities' (first review)

'Cities' in ruin

Jon Robin Baitz’s attempt at a theatrical dark night of the soul merely scratches the surface of the fractious American family. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

Articles 3 minute read
It was a grand old party. (Illustration for BSR by Hannah Kaplan.)

BSR Scripts and Sips: James Ijames's 'History of Walking'

It's the end of the world as we know it

The sixth in BSR's Scripts and Sips series is James Ijames's 'History of Walking' and, to be quite honest, it couldn't have arrived at a more appropriate moment. Have a read and join Ijames at the edge of the apocalypse.
James Ijames Illustration by Hannah Kaplan

James Ijamesand Illustration by Hannah Kaplan

Articles 1 minute read
Records, like many people, were made to be broken. (Illustration for BSR by Hannah Kaplan.)

BSR Scripts and Sips: Douglas Williams's 'SHIP'

'SHIP' of fools

The fifth in BSR's "Scripts and Sips" series is Douglas Williams's comedy 'SHIP.' Sure, it's about the breaking of world records, but it's also about leaving behind something that lasts. Or, at least, trying to.
Douglas Williams Illustration by Hannah Kaplan

Douglas Williamsand Illustration by Hannah Kaplan

Articles 2 minute read
The ensemble of 'Hear Me War' prepares for battle. (Photo courtesy of the Philadelphia Women's Theatre Festival.)

Philadelphia Women’s Theatre Festival presents ‘Hear Me War’

When our bodies aren’t ours

Forget roaring. It’s war for the Philadelphia Women’s Theatre Festival, with a new patriarchy-smashing musical to anchor its third annual lineup. Alaina Mabaso reviews.
Alaina Johns

Alaina Johns

Articles 4 minute read
Children participate in 'Hero School' training. (Photo by Matthew J Photography.)

Theatre Horizon presents Jeremy Gable's 'Hero School'

'Hero School' saves the day

Theatre Horizon's 'Hero School' offers a fun adventure for kids of all ages. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

Articles 2 minute read
A very, very, very fine house. (Illustration for BSR by Hannah Kaplan.)

BSR Scripts and Sips: R. Eric Thomas's 'The Folks at Home'

Moving on Down

The fourth in BSR’s “Scripts and Sips” series is R. Eric Thomas's 'The Folks at Home.' Filled with his characteristic sharp humor and plenty of warmth, this comedy fills a house with people while asking what makes a home.
R. Eric Thomas Illustration by Hannah Kaplan

R. Eric Thomasand Illustration by Hannah Kaplan

Articles 3 minute read