Author Archives: Galen

“Peter and the Starcatcher”

Posted on March 29, 2020 by Galen

story by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearsonadapted for theater by Rick Elicemusic by Wayne Barkerrdirected by Matt Goodrich Ashland, ORat the Oregon Shakespeare Festival I didn’t grow up watching, reading, or otherwise being infused with Peter Pan lore. Sure, I … Continue reading →

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“Bring Down the House, Part II”

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Galen

by William Shakespeareadapted by Rosa Joshi and Kate Wisniewskidirected by Rosa Joshi Ashland, ORat the Oregon Shakespeare Festival Through a scheduling snafu I missed the opening of Bring Down the House, Part I and took up the Henry VI story … Continue reading →

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I’m Undecided

Posted on February 24, 2020 by Galen

The California Democratic primary is only a week away, and I haven’t decided who to vote for. And, you know what? I am happy about my indecision. Continue reading →

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“Significant Other”

Posted on June 7, 2019 by Galen

We walked away from the theater disappointed that a witty, entertaining evening ended with the message that straight millennials will couple up in happy marriage while their gay contemporaries are destined to remain single and desperate. As much as I … Continue reading →

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“Sister Act” at Theatre Rhinoceros

Posted on May 19, 2019 by Galen

Theater Rhinoceros’ gender-bending production of Sister Act brings an updated excitement to this early 1990’s staged musical that really benefits from the quality, energy, and queer freshness that director AeJay Mitchell’s vision delivers in the intimate Gateway Theatre. The show … Continue reading →

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