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Sara Garonzik steps away from the spotlight. (Photo via Creative Commons/Wikimedia)

After 35 years, Sara Garonzik departs Philadelphia Theatre Company

A critic's fond farewell to Sara Garonzik

After 35 years at its helm, Sara Garonzik plans to step away from the Philadelphia Theater Company. Critic Gary Day recalls the impact she had on him and his career.
Gary L. Day

Gary L. Day

Articles 4 minute read
Laura Whittenberger, Jake Blouch and Garrick Vaughan get  their Jolly Rogers on. (Photo courtesy of Mauckingbird Theatre Company)

Mauckingbird Theatre Company presents 'The Pirates of Penzance'

Booty through a gay lens

At the end of August, Philly theater's traditional dead time, comes a must-see revival of Gilbert and Sullivan's 'The Pirates of Penzance.'
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

Articles 3 minute read
Ortiz prepares to ride the rails. (Photo courtesy of Erlina Ortiz)

REP Radio Podcast with playwright and Amtrak residency fellow Erlina Ortiz

Riding and writing on a slow train to San Francisco

On this week's BSR/REP Radio podcast, Darnelle Radford interviews Erlina Ortiz, a Temple grad, Latina-American playwright, and winner of a 2016 Amtrak Writers Residency.
Darnelle Radford

Darnelle Radford

Articles 1 minute read
L to r.: Michael E. Manley, Evan Raines, and Peter Varga. (Photo by John Donges)

GayFest! presents Steve Yockey's 'Wolves'

A bloody good summer scare

Steve Yockey's 'Wolves,' in Quince Productions' GayFest!, wants to scare the bejeesus out of you, and you should let it.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

Articles 2 minute read
Three's a crowd. (Photo by John Donges)

GayFest! presents David L. Kimple's 'MMF'

Relationship angst laid bare

David L. Kimple's 'MMF' explores a complicated love triangle with heart in the third of four GayFest! full productions.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

Articles 2 minute read
L to r: Michael E. Manley, Andy Shaw, and Jessica Snow getting comfortable. (Photo by John Donges)

GayFest! presents Chad Beguelin's 'Harbor'

Wedding singer arrives, honeymoon ends

GayFest! presents Chad Beguelin’s 'Harbor,' which tackles serious life issues with humor and insight.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

Articles 3 minute read

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The Seven Deadly Seas set sail with (l to r): Kimberlie Cruse, Cubby Altobelli, Shoshanna Green. (Photo by Hope Corse)

REP Radio Podcast with The Seven Deadly Seas' 'The Greater of Two Evils'

Pirate burlesque aboard the tall ship Gazela

On this week's BSR/REP Radio podcast, Darnelle Radford interviews members of the burlesque troupe The Seven Deadly Seas about their upcoming performance aboard the tall ship Gazela.
Darnelle Radford

Darnelle Radford

Articles 1 minute read
A family portrait, l to r: Geoffrey (Robert DaPonte), Richard (David Pica), King Henry II (John Lopes), John (Harry Watermeier), and Alais (Lena Mucchetti). (Photo by Andrew Hazeltine)

Commonwealth Classic Theatre Company's 'The Lion in Winter,' by James Goldman

The lion that squeaked

The Commonwealth Classic Theatre Company's revival of James Goldman's 'The Lion in Winter' sacrifices the play's deeper themes for easy laughs.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

Articles 3 minute read
L to r.: Jeff Hunsicker and Thomas-Robert Irvin. (Photo by John Donges)

GayFest! presents Andrew Marvel's 'My Favorite Husbands'

Weddings can be a drag

The sixth Annual GayFest! begins with a spry comedy about gay marriage, Andrew Marvel's 'My Favorite Husbands.'
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

Articles 2 minute read
E. Swift Shuker's performance defies labels. (Image by Naia Poyer)

[redacted] Theatre Company's 'Who Told You You Were Naked?,' by E. Swift Shuker

Pre-Fringe thrills, one person at a time

A one-performer, one-audience-member choose-your-own-adventure tale, 'Who Told You You Were Naked?' is a fine warm-up for the theatrical innovations of the Fringe Festival.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

Articles 3 minute read