During his decade of producing shoestring theatre in a proud but dilapidated auditorium, impresario Buz Davis could only dream of the day he might return to find that hall had received a multi-million dollar renovation, and that he was once again at the fore of creating captivating theatre there. That dream comes true this spring. Davis […]
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Jackie Demaline: Humana Festival of New Plays Running in Louisville
I caught an early double bill in this year’s 38th annual Humana Festival of New American Plays at Actors Theatre of Louisville. What I saw — “The Christians” and “The Grown-Up” – aren’t recommendable, but what the festival’s choices seem to be saying about the state of the art is absolutely worth a conversation. This festival appears […]
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Jackie Demaline: Humana Festival of New Plays Running in Louisville
I caught an early double bill in this year’s 38th annual Humana Festival of New American Plays at Actors Theatre of Louisville. What I saw — “The Christians” and “The Grown-Up” – aren’t recommendable, but what the festival’s choices seem to be saying about the state of the art is absolutely worth a conversation. This festival appears […]
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Cincy Stage Pulse: Jackie Demaline Previews March’s Theatre Offerings
For everyone who braved the polar vortex in February — oh, wait, it’s just an express now — there’s been some ‘wow!’ theater, with the terrific Pluto at Know Theatre with Annie Fitzpatrick also terrific and Tribes at Ensemble, a thought-provoking and expertly directed by Michael Haney (of course) leading the list. With arctic blasts hanging […]
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Cincy Stage Pulse: Jackie Demaline Previews March’s Theatre Offerings
For everyone who braved the polar vortex in February — oh, wait, it’s just an express now — there’s been some ‘wow!’ theater, with the terrific Pluto at Know Theatre with Annie Fitzpatrick also terrific and Tribes at Ensemble, a thought-provoking and expertly directed by Michael Haney (of course) leading the list. With arctic blasts hanging […]
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Xavier Production Explores Anti-Gay Bullying
Written by Jackie Demaline, RCN contributor Two thirtysomething buddies, Ethan and John, are watching the Academy Awards. The Oscar for Best Screenplay goes to a drama about a gay teen who is bullied and commits suicide. In his acceptance speech the screenwriter calls out the bully by name – it’s Ethan. The play […]
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Xavier Production Explores Anti-Gay Bullying
Written by Jackie Demaline, RCN contributor Two thirtysomething buddies, Ethan and John, are watching the Academy Awards. The Oscar for Best Screenplay goes to a drama about a gay teen who is bullied and commits suicide. In his acceptance speech the screenwriter calls out the bully by name – it’s Ethan. The play […]
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Theatre Review: “Pluto” at Know Theatre
Theatre review by Jackie Demaline, RCN contributor It’s just an ordinary day on stage at Know Theatre. But of course it isn’t. A blossoming tree has crashed through the ceiling of the kitchen. A three-headed dog (in the person of a Zen-like Torie Wiggins) is sitting nearby on the floor. If you know your mythology […]
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Theatre Review: “Pluto” at Know Theatre
Theatre review by Jackie Demaline, RCN contributor It’s just an ordinary day on stage at Know Theatre. But of course it isn’t. A blossoming tree has crashed through the ceiling of the kitchen. A three-headed dog (in the person of a Zen-like Torie Wiggins) is sitting nearby on the floor. If you know your mythology […]
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Ensemble Theatre’s “Tribes” Earns 4.5 Star Rating
Panelists for the League of Cincinnati Theatres (LCT) have recognized Ensemble Theatre’s production of Tribes with a 4.5 Star Rating. Tribes centers around Billy, the deaf son of a fiercely outspoken family obsessed with self-expression. He has adapted brilliantly to his family’s unconventional ways, but they’ve never bothered to return the favor. However, when he finds a new family in the deaf community, […]
