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Akeem Davis's Bertram is about to find out that's no lady, that's his wife. (Photo courtesy of Philadelphia Artists' Collective)

Philadelphia Artists' Collective's 'All's Well That Ends Well'

It doesn't end well

Philadelphia Artists' Collective mission is to resurrect rarely performed classics, but is Shakespeare's 'All's Well That Ends Well' better off forgotten? Chris Braak reviews.
Chris Braak

Chris Braak

Articles 4 minute read
Benjamin Lloyd participates in White Pines's long-form improv dinner theater. (Photo via whitepinesproductions.org)

REP Radio podcast with White Pines Productions artistic director Ben Lloyd

A theater company grows in Elkins Park

On this week's BSR/REP Radio podcast, Darnelle Radford speaks with White Pines Productions's Benjamin Lloyd about the company's move from the Elkins Estate to its new home in Elkins Park, their new programs, and an artist's responsibility to his community.
Darnelle Radford

Darnelle Radford

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Alexandra Spadoni's Charlotte gets some very bad news. (Photo by Rebecca Gudelunas)

Curio Theatre Company presents Rachel Gluck's world premiere 'Antagonyms'

Conflicts and conundrums

In Rachel Gluck's new play 'Antagonyms' at Curio Theatre Company, an uneven noir approach obscures a promising new script. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

Articles 3 minute read
L to r: Leah Siegel as Jib, Joe Trombino as Gary, and Laura Gragtmans on keyboard. (Photo by Matthew Soltesz)

Michael McQuilken's Jib: Or, the Child Who Went Forth to Learn What Fear Was

Welcome to the rock show

'Jib,' a "world premiere live film and rock play," gets some help from the Dresden Dolls's Amanda Palmer and opens in Philly. Melissa Dunphy reviews.
Melissa Dunphy

Melissa Dunphy

Articles 3 minute read
Both Walkens walkin' around. (Photo by Peter Michael Radocaj)

Miniature Refrigerator Operator presents 'Two Walkens'

'Two Walkens' double the fun

New performance duo Miniature Refrigerator Operator make a fine debut in their original work 'Two Walkens.' Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

Articles 2 minute read

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The world turned upside down. (Photo by Thibaut Baron)

The Wilma Theater presents Wajdi Mouawad's 'Seuls'

Nous sommes tous seuls

Wajdi Mouawad's solo performance 'Seuls' travels the world to discover wherever you go, there you are. Toby Zinman reviews.
Toby Zinman

Toby Zinman

Articles 3 minute read
Ariana Sepúlveda wide awake as Aurora. (Photo by Mark Garvin)

People's Light presents 'Sleeping Beauty: A Musical Panto'

Wake up, princess! It's panto time.

People’s Light and Theatre Company continues their 13-year panto tradition with their new hit, 'Sleeping Beauty: A Musical Panto.' Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

Articles 3 minute read
Collins and Meehan just walken around. (Photo by Peter Michael Radocaj)

REP Radio podcast with 'Two Walkens,' Susanne Collins and Kevin Meehan

Walken onstage together

In this REP Radio podcast, Darnelle Radford speaks with Susanne Collins and Kevin Meehan about their devised theater world premiere 'Two Walkens.' Yes, THAT Walken. And also, THAT Walken.
Darnelle Radford

Darnelle Radford

Articles 1 minute read
Liz Filios and Peter DeLaurier tell a timeless tale. (Photo by Mark Garvin)

Lantern Theater Company presents Lisa Peterson and Denis O'Hare's 'An Iliad'

A war for our time and all time

Lantern Theater Company’s 'An Iliad' describes a distant war that proves its relevance to today’s audiences. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

Articles 3 minute read
(Photo by Johanna Austin, austinart.org)

First Person Arts presents Nimisha Ladva's 'Uninvited Girl: An Immigrant Story'

Undocumented, unafraid

Nimisha Ladva's First Person Arts show gave its audience front row seats to the life of a suddenly undocumented immigrant. Alaina Mabaso reviews.
Alaina Johns

Alaina Johns

Articles 4 minute read