Category Archives: plays

Great Expectations

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Galen

Ashland, Oregon at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival Great Expectations adapted by Penny Metropulos and Linda Alper from the novel by Charles Dickens directed by Penny Metropulos Sadly, spectacular acting cannot overcome a flawed script, and this world premiere adaption of Dickens’ … Continue reading →

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The River Bride

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Galen

Ashland, Oregon at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival The River Bride by Marisela Treviño Orta Some plays are so mystical and rich with meaning that I feel inadequate. I know I should be getting more from the plot, from the language, from gestures, from … Continue reading →

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Twelfth Night

Posted on September 5, 2016 by Galen

Ashland, Oregon at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare Director Christopher Liam Moore invented a brilliant, fun concept for this workhorse comedy: set it on a 1930’s movie musical set.  Emphasize the scripted music and add more song and dance!  Unleash … Continue reading →

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“A Song at Twilight”

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Galen

San Francisco, CA at Theatre Rhinoceros A Song at Twilight By Noël Coward Theatre Rhinoceros’ A Song at Twilight is an excellent production in every way.  Its short, two-week run is almost half over, and I say grab a ticket. (They’re … Continue reading →

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The Happiest Song Plays Last

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Galen

Ashland, Oregon at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival The Happiest Song Plays Last by Quiara Alegría Hudes The Happiest Song Plays Last, the third installment of Iraq war veteran Elliot Ortiz’s struggle with his combat experience and aftermath, fulfills the promise of … Continue reading →

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