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L to R: Brian McCann as Charles Dickens, Gregory Isaac as Thomas Jefferson, and Andrew Criss as Leo Tolstoy. (Photo by Mark Garvin)

'The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens and Count Leo Tolstoy: Discord'

Lantern Theater tweaks the Gospels

Scott Carter makes religious debate exciting in the Lantern's 'The Gospel According to Thomas Jefferson, Charles Dickens and Count Leo Tolstoy: Discord.' Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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Marcia Saunders's Paige and Eppchez!'s Max shift the paradigm. (Photo by Daniel Kontz)

Simpatico Theatre Company presents Taylor Mac's 'Hir'

Breaking the binary

Taylor Mac's 'Hir' detonates the nuclear family in Simpatico Theatre's excellent production. Wendy Rosenfield reviews.
Wendy Rosenfield

Wendy Rosenfield

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The red... coats have arrived. (Photo courtesy of Theatre Unspeakable and Let's Make History Productions)

Let's Make History and Theatre Unspeakable present 'The American Revolution'

Fast forward into the past

Theatre Unspeakable and Let’s Make History Productions’ 'The American Revolution' sketches history in an unusual all-ages show. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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If you can't stand the heat... L to R: Lindsay Smiling, Scott Greer, and Trevor William Fayle. (Photo by Kathryn Raines/Plate 3.)

InterAct Theatre presents Will Snider's 'How to Use a Knife'

The first cut isn't the deepest

Sharp knives and tongues clash in InterAct Theatre Company's explosive premiere of 'How to Use a Knife.' Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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L to R: Susan Chase's Marina, Kevin Bergen's Astrov, Jessica M. Johnson's Sonya, and Steven Wright's Vanya. (Photo by Shawn May)

Quintessence Theatre Group presents Annie Baker's adaptation of 'Uncle Vanya'

Family troubles

Quintessence's 'Uncle Vanya' supports popular misconceptions about Anton Chekhov's plays, missing an opportunity. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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Dan Hodge tells a troubling tale. (Photo courtesy of InterAct Theatre Company)

InterAct Theatre Company presents Sean Christopher Lewis's 'Dogs of Rwanda'

The tourism of atrocity

Sean Christopher Lewis's monologue 'Dogs of Rwanda' tells a gripping story about a U.S. witness to atrocities. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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L to R: Kevin Rodden as Hugh O'Donnell and Ethan Lipkin as Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone. (Photo by Carlo Forbes.)

Irish Heritage Theatre presents Brian Friel's 'Making History'

History made enthralling

Brian Friel’s little-known 'Making History,' produced by the Irish Heritage Theatre and Plays & Players, reveals not only the personalities behind an historic event but the shifting nature of history. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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Allison Bloechl plays many roles in this production of 'Midsummer.' (Photo courtesy of Hedgerow Theatre Company.)

Hedgerow Theatre Company presents 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'

A Midsummer Night's catnap

Hedgerow's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' squeezes Shakespeare's play down to six actors and 90 minutes, with good results. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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L to R: Sara Osi Scott and Beatrice Alonna tell the stories that need to be heard. (Photo by Justin Walsh.)

Pulley & Buttonhole presents Lynn Nottage's 'One More River to Cross: A Verbatim Fugue'

Free at Last

'One More River to Cross: A Verbatim Fugue' powerfully employs true testimonies to chronicle American slavery. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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Mary Martello's turn as Mama Rose. (Photo by Mark Marvin.)

Arden Theatre Company presents 'Gypsy'

'Gypsy' strips down

The Arden Theatre Company gives Mary Martello her turn to tackle Mama Rose in its production of 'Gypsy.' Wendy Rosenfield reviews.
Wendy Rosenfield

Wendy Rosenfield

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