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Nicole Henderson's Artemisia and Mariel Rosati's Susanna engage in forbidden romance in Kiszonas's fictionalized drama. (Photo courtesy of South Camden Theatre Company.)

South Camden Theatre Company presents Lee Kiszonas’s 'Artemisia'

Historical fiction meets feminist figure

Lee Kiszonas’s 'Artemisia' at South Camden Theatre Company imagines an Italian artist’s violent rebellion, but she might have been better served by sticking to history. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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The cast of 'A People' brings depth to the drama even when Feldman doesn't. (Photo by Plate 3 Photography.)

Orbiter 3's world premiere of L M Feldman's 'A People'

Back to shul

L M Feldman’s world premiere ‘A People,’ presented by Orbiter 3, grapples with Jewish identity in compelling and frustrating ways. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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L to R: Altman, DalCanton, Summerfield, and Reed can't save this "trivial comedy." (Photo courtesy of Hedgerow Theatre.)

Hedgerow Theatre presents Oscar Wilde's 'The Importance of Being Earnest.'

Seriously silly

Even the talented performers showcased in Hedgerow Theatre's 'The Importance of Being Earnest' can't overcome its incongruous design. Cara Blouin reviews.
Cara Blouin

Cara Blouin

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Durang's new comedy gets played for silliness rather than bite, leaving it a largely toothless satire. (Photo by T. Charles Erickson.)

McCarter Theater Center presents Christopher Durang’s ‘Turning Off the Morning News’ (second review)

Tuned out

Christopher Durang’s comedy 'Turning Off the Morning News,' in a world premiere at Princeton's McCarter Theatre, disappoints today — but might have fared better 40 years ago. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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L to R: Nicholas Podany, Robert Sella, Kristine Nielsen, Jenn Harris, and Rachel Nicks in Durang's timely, tempestuous world premiere. (Photo by T. Charles Erickson.)

McCarter Theater Center presents Christopher Durang's 'Turning Off the Morning News' (first review)

Turn on Durang’s latest

‘Turning Off the Morning News,’ premiering at McCarter Theatre Center, returns playwright Christopher Durang to his angry, absurdist roots. Cameron Kelsall reviews.
Cameron Kelsall

Cameron Kelsall

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Kosoko's powerful performance holds so many secrets, you may not even see them all. (Photo by Amanda Jensen.)

FringeArts presents Jaamil Olawale Kosoko’s 'Séancers'

The medium and the message

Jaamil Olawale Kosoko stages spiritual crisis and reconciliation in 'Séancers' at FringeArts. Jessica Rizzo reviews.
Jessica Rizzo

Jessica Rizzo

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They've got a meeting in the ladies' room, but it's going to take a while. (Photo by Johanna Austin/AustinArt.org.)

Azuka Theatre Company presents R. Eric Thomas's 'Mrs. Harrison'

Telling tales out of school

R. Eric Thomas’s 'Mrs. Harrison,' in a world premiere by Azuka Theatre, pits old classmates against each other in a high-stakes debate. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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The fictional family in 'Caged' springs from the real-life stories of the New Jersey Prison Cooperative. (Photo by Damion Parran.)

Passage Theatre Company presents the New Jersey Prison Cooperative's 'Caged'

No way in

Passage Theatre Company’s ambitious 'Caged' doesn’t reveal the promised insiders’ insights into the prison system. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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Joe Sabatino's puppets perform improv, both live onscreen and with their assistants. (Photo courtesy of ComedySportz Philadelphia.)

ComedySportz presents Joe Sabatino's 'Puppets Here & There'

Two shows in one

Puppets perform onscreen and puppeteers perform offscreen in 'Puppets Here & There,' comedy improvisation for adults presented by ComedySportz. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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Dennis (Liam Mulshine) meets his girlfriend's parents: Michael (Andrew Criss) and Margaret (Nancy Boykin). He's in for some surprises. (Photo by Kate Raines/Plate 3 Photography.)

Inis Nua Theatre Company presents Mark O'Rowe's 'Our Few and Evil Days'

Nights are even worse

Inis Nua's U.S. premiere of Mark O'Rowe's 'Our Few and Evil Days' brings a dark, disturbing, and thrilling family drama. Mark Cofta reviews.
Mark Cofta

Mark Cofta

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