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The Wilma presents James Ijames’s ‘Fat Ham’
A story all its own
The ‘Hamlet’-inspired ‘Fat Ham,’ James Ijames’s latest Wilma premiere, could have gone the route of tragedy porn, but it doesn’t end the way you expect. Hanae Mason reviews.
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EgoPo Classic Theater presents Adam Rapp’s ‘Nocturne’
The catharsis of watching together
EgoPo’s production of Adam Rapp’s 2001 ‘Nocturne’ defies the company’s “classic theater” mission, but feels nonetheless like a Greek tragedy, catharsis and all. Jill Ivey reviews.
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Arden Theatre Company presents Nilaja Sun’s ‘No Child…’
Teach the children well
In a strong streaming production from Arden Theatre Company, Nilaja Sun’s ‘No Child…’ explores the power of art and compassion. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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Philly Theatre Week: 11th Hour presents ‘Home Fries at Home: Music for the Soul’
Potatoes and potential
Elena Camp and Rajeer Alford show off musical and epicurean talents in 11th Hour Theatre Company’s Philly Theatre Week streaming production, ‘Home Fries at Home: Music for the Soul.’ Brad Rothbart reviews.
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Resident Ensemble Players present Agatha Christie’s ‘The Poirot Mysteries’
Little gray cells on the radio
Resident Ensemble Players closes its audio-streaming season with an Agatha Christie double-bill to delight Hercule Poirot devotees: ‘The King of Clubs’ and ‘The Cornish Mystery.’ Gail Obenreder reviews.
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Lightning Rod Special presents Lee Minora and Scott Sheppard’s ‘Nosejob’
A feminist fantasy?
Lightning Rod Special launches a new series of audio works with ‘Nosejob,’ a story that connects a 9th-century nunnery to modern college kids, asking what really makes up our fantasies. Alaina Johns reviews.
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InterAct Theatre Company presents Eleanor Burgess’s ‘The Niceties’
Nothing nice about it
InterAct’s virtual presentation of ‘The Niceties’ hits close to home for college students of color. Kyle V. Hiller reviews.
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Inis Nua presents Siân Owen’s ‘How to Be Brave’
Bravery in simpler times
Inis Nua’s virtual presentation of ‘How to be Brave’ reminds us of the power of a small story well told. Joshua Herren reviews.
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South Camden Theatre Company presents Dominique Morisseau’s ‘Pipeline’
Confronting the school system
The streaming regional premiere of Dominique Morisseau’s ‘Pipeline’ showcases the pluck and polish of South Camden Theatre Company. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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George Street Playhouse presents Becky Mode’s ‘Fully Committed’
Streaming reservations
Maulik Pancholy superbly embodies more than 40 characters in George Street Playhouse’s ‘Fully Committed,’ but Becky Mode’s restaurant comedy shows its age in uncomfortable ways. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
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