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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

Aug 22, 2017 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 Ijamesand Illustration by Hannah Kaplan

Aug 15, 2017 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 Williamsand Illustration by Hannah Kaplan

Aug 08, 2017 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

Aug 07, 2017 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

Aug 07, 2017 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 Thomasand Illustration by Hannah Kaplan

Aug 01, 2017 Articles 3 minute read

In disguise, Marnie Schulenburg's Rosalind woos Zack Robidas's Orlando, as Stella Baker's Celia looks on. (Photo by Lee A. Butz.)

Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival presents 'As You Like It'

As We Like It

The Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival's As You Like It shows Shakespeare, PSF, and Philadelphia director Matt Pfeiffer at their best. Mark Cofta reviews.

Mark Cofta

Aug 01, 2017 Articles 3 minute read